Lachrymal

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlækrəməl/

Definitions of lachrymal

noun a lachrymal bone, which is a small bone forming part of the eye socket

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about the lachrymal glands in my science class.

A2 The doctor explained that tears are produced by the lachrymal ducts.

B1 She felt a burning sensation near her lachrymal sac.

B2 The ophthalmologist examined her lachrymal system for any abnormalities.

C1 The lachrymal apparatus plays a crucial role in maintaining eye health.

C2 The surgeon performed a delicate procedure on the patient's lachrymal structures.

adjective relating to or situated near the tear ducts or tear glands

Example Sentences

A1 She wiped away her lachrymal tears with a tissue.

A2 The sad movie made her lachrymal glands produce tears.

B1 The doctor examined her lachrymal ducts for any blockages.

B2 The lachrymal system is responsible for producing tears to keep the eyes moist.

C1 The surgeon carefully operated on the patient's lachrymal apparatus.

C2 The ophthalmologist specializes in treating disorders of the lachrymal system.

Examples of lachrymal in a Sentence

formal The lachrymal glands are responsible for producing tears.

informal I sometimes feel a stinging sensation near my lachrymal ducts when I cry.

slang Her makeup was running because she forgot to wipe her lachrymal residue.

figurative The movie was so touching that it triggered my lachrymal reflex.

Grammatical Forms of lachrymal

past tense

lachrymated

plural

lachrymals

comparative

more lachrymal

superlative

most lachrymal

present tense

lachrymals

future tense

will lachrymal

perfect tense

have lachrymaled

continuous tense

is lachrymaling

singular

lachrymal

positive degree

lachrymal

infinitive

to lachrymal

gerund

lachrymaling

participle

lachrymaling

Origin and Evolution of lachrymal

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'lachrymal' originated from the Latin word 'lacrima', meaning tear.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe tears or tear ducts, 'lachrymal' evolved to also refer to anything related to tears or crying.