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recreational

adjective

Simple meaning

Related to an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates.

Pronunciation

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rehkreeayshuhnuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃənəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or relating to recreation

    “A recreational area with a pool and ball fields.”

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Of or relating to recreation

Used this way, recreational is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“A recreational area with a pool and ball fields.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use recreational

  • “A recreational area with a pool and ball fields.”adjective

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • recreational drugnounCompound term

    A narcotic drug that is used only occasionally and is claimed to be nonaddictive.

  • recreational facilitynounCompound term

    A public facility for recreation.

  • recreational vehiclenounCompound term

    A motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities.

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