Pectoral: meaning, definitions and examples

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pectoral

 

[ หˆpษ›k.tษ™.rษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, muscles

Pectoral refers to anything related to the chest or breast area. It is commonly used to describe the muscles located in the upper front of the human body, specifically the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor that are involved in shoulder movement.

Synonyms

chest, thoracic

Examples of usage

  • He is working on strengthening his pectoral muscles at the gym.
  • The pectoral fins of fish are crucial for their swimming movements.
  • The doctor examined the patient's pectoral region for any abnormalities.
Context #2 | Noun

muscle, anatomy

Pectoral can also refer to a type of muscle in the chest area, particularly in humans and animals. Pectorals are important for various upper body movements and are targeted in strength training exercises.

Synonyms

breast muscle, pectoralis

Examples of usage

  • He felt a strain in his pectoral after lifting heavy weights.
  • Sports athletes often develop well-defined pectoral muscles.
  • The physical trainer focused on pectoral exercises in the workout plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "pectoral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pectoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pectoralis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pektoral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piersiowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ็ญ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pectoral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pectoral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pektoral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๊ทผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prsnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prsnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ่‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prsni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณstvรถรฐvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัƒะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ›แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pectoral

Word origin

The term 'pectoral' comes from the Latin word 'pectoral', which means 'of the breast', derived from 'pectus', meaning 'chest'. This Latin root is connected to various anatomical and medical terms relating to the chest area. The usage of 'pectoral' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, highlighting its significance in both anatomy and the study of muscles. Over time, the word has been adapted to describe not just the anatomical region but also the muscles that are primarily engaged in movements of the upper body. Additionally, 'pectoral' can be found in various contexts such as medicine, fitness, and biology, illustrating its multifaceted relevance in describing physical attributes related to the chest.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,225, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.