Caudal

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdəl/

Caudal (adjective)

  1. Located near or relating to the tail of an animal.
  2. Referring to the back part of something, especially in animals.

Examples

  • The caudal fin helps the fish swim.
  • Birds use their caudal feathers for balance.

Common collocations: caudal fin, caudal vertebrae, caudal section, caudal area

Synonyms of Caudal

Formal

Antonyms of Caudal

  • — In anatomical contexts, 'cranial' refers to the head end.