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zonal

American

[zohn-l] / ˈzoʊn l /

Also zonary

adjective

of or relating to a zone or zones.
of the nature of a zone.

zonal British

/ ˈzəʊnəl, ˈzəʊnərɪ /

adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of a zone

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Other Word Forms

interzonal adjective
nonzonal adjective
nonzonally adverb
zonally adverb

Etymology

Origin of zonal

First recorded in 1865–70; zone + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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“But right now ... the forecast is more zonal flow, which could mean more status quo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

Supporters also say zonal pricing could have encouraged energy hungry industries to locate closer to the sources of energy, such as Scotland where supply exceeds demand, and away from densely populated cities.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said in April the government was considering zonal pricing, but on Thursday it said it would reform the current national pricing system instead.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

"There are two options, zonal pricing and reformed national pricing," he said at the time.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

The zonal varieties, which are almost continuous bloomers, are of much value as decorative subjects; they seldom require much pruning after the first stopping.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

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