zonal

/'zounl/

Thân thiện

The map displays a zonal pattern of different climate regions.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or arranged in zones: Describes something that is associated with, divided into, or characteristic of a zone or zones. A zone is an area with a particular characteristic, purpose, or use.
   • Relating to the nature of a zone: Pertaining to the specific qualities or boundaries that define a distinct area.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The garden has a zonal arrangement, with flowers grouped by their sunlight needs.
  • Scientists studied the zonal distribution of plant species across the mountain's elevation.
  • The city's zonal planning regulations differ between residential and commercial areas.

Advanced Usage

• "Zonal flow": In meteorology, this refers to the predominantly west-to-east movement of air currents in the atmosphere.
  • The weather forecast predicts a return to zonal flow, bringing milder conditions.
• "Zonal marking": In sports like soccer, a defensive strategy where players are responsible for an area of the pitch rather than a specific opponent.
  • The team's switch to zonal marking improved their defense against set pieces.

Variants and Related Words

• Zonally (adverb): In a zonal manner; according to zones.
  • The climate varies zonally from the equator to the poles.
• Azonal (adjective): Not divided into zones; not specific to any particular zone.
  • The soil profile was azonal, showing little horizontal layering.

Synonyms

• Regional: Relating to a particular region or area.
• Sectoral: Relating to a distinct part or section, especially of society or the economy.
• Areal: Of or relating to an area.

Antonyms

• Azonal: Not characterized by zones.
• Global: Worldwide; relating to the whole world, not specific zones.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. associated with or divided into zones
   • a zonal pattern of cell structure
   • zonal division
2. relating to or of the nature of a zone
   • the zonal frontier

Từ đồng nghĩa

• zonary