[ 'ɛ:rɪəl ]
■ noun
1》 a structure that transmits or receives radio or television signals.
2》 ( ~s ) a type of freestyle skiing in which the skier jumps from a ramp and carries out manoeuvres in the air.
■ adjective
1》 existing or taking place in the air or atmosphere.
↘(of a bird) spending much of its time in flight.
2》 involving the use of aircraft.
3》 (of a part of a plant) growing above ground.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
Origin
C16: via L. aerius from Gk aerios (from aēr 'air') + -al .