hormonal

adjective

hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal therapy
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (such as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
moody hormonal teenagers
hormonally
hȯr-ˈmō-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
adverb

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The guidance was set to take effect immediately, and the ​Pentagon said it is aimed at improving military readiness by ​identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability issues. — Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 But topiramate is also known to cause birth defects, and can make hormonal birth control less effective when taken at higher doses. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 These hormonal shifts affect everything from your mood to your hair (among other things). — Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hormonal

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hormonal was in 1926

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Kids Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
: of, relating to, or brought about by hormones

Medical Definition

hormonal

adjective
hor·​mon·​al hȯr-ˈmōn-ᵊl How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, utilizing, or produced by hormones
hormonal changes
hormonal disorders
hormonal contraceptive methods
2
: markedly influenced or affected by hormones (as sex hormones) : exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels
hormonal teenagers
hormonally
-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce hormonal (audio)
adverb
hormonally active
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