English · Word Candidate

surgical

/ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.

Adjective

Examples

Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Precise or very accurate.

Adjective

Examples

The building was destroyed with a surgical air-strike.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “surgical” mean?

Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.

Is “surgical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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