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.