ZONAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does zonal mean? 

• ZONAL (adjective)
  The adjective ZONAL has 2 senses:

1. relating to or of the nature of a zone

2. associated with or divided into zones

  Familiarity information: ZONAL used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ZONAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or of the nature of a zone

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

zonal; zonary

Context example:

the zonal frontier

Pertainym:

zone ((anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Associated with or divided into zones

Context example:

zonal division

Antonym:

azonal (not divided into zones)

 Context examples 

The operation of Jupiter's atmospheric (or zonal) winds best explained the changes in its magnetic field.

(NASA's Juno Finds Changes in Jupiter's Magnetic Field, NASA)

The combination of the Great Blue Spot, with its strong localized magnetic fields, and strong zonal winds at this latitude result in the largest secular variations in the field on the Jovian world.

(NASA's Juno Finds Changes in Jupiter's Magnetic Field, NASA)