antifungal

adjective

an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl How to pronounce antifungal (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antifungal (audio)
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal noun

Examples of antifungal in a Sentence

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For example, Otto’s research has shown that, in yeast, having extra copies of every gene hinders the organism’s ability to adapt to the common antifungal medication nystatin. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 The fungus can spread between patients and resist some antifungal treatments. — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026 Whatever the case, the ideal antifungal cream should resolve the condition quickly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 In severe cases, your doctor may give high does of more than one antifungal medicine. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antifungal

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antifungal was in 1945

Rhymes for antifungal

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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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antifungal

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antifungal (audio)
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy

antifungal

2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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