Abacterial

Pronunciation: /eɪˈbæktɪriəl/

Definitions of abacterial

adjective describing something that does not involve or contain bacteria

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor prescribed an abacterial cream for the rash.

A2 The abacterial soap is gentle on sensitive skin.

B1 The abacterial treatment proved to be effective in fighting off the infection.

B2 The abacterial spray is recommended for disinfecting surfaces.

C1 The abacterial solution is used in laboratories to prevent contamination.

C2 The abacterial technology has revolutionized the medical field.

Examples of abacterial in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with an abacterial infection, meaning there were no bacteria causing the illness.

informal The doctor said it's an abacterial infection, so no antibiotics are needed.

slang Looks like it's just an abacterial thing, nothing serious.

figurative Her approach to problem-solving is like an abacterial solution, eliminating any unnecessary complications.

Grammatical Forms of abacterial

• plural: abacterials
• comparative: more abacterial
• superlative: most abacterial
• present tense: abacterial
• future tense: will be abacterial
• perfect tense: has been abacterial
• continuous tense: is being abacterial
• singular: abacterial
• positive degree: abacterial
• infinitive: to be abacterial
• gerund: being abacterial
• participle: abacterial

Origin and Evolution of abacterial

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'abacterial' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bacterial' referring to bacteria.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a lack of bacteria, the term 'abacterial' has evolved to also refer to treatments or conditions that do not involve bacterial infections.