adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌɪŋkɹuːˈɛntəl/
rhymes with -ɛntəl
1
adj
Meaning 1
Bloodless; characterized by no blood loss or very little bleeding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
The herbal treatment served as an incruental alternative to surgery.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Characterized by very little or no bloodshed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
The battle was surprisingly incruental.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adj
Meaning 3
Characteristic of a small, living sacrifice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
How incruental an act for him, to simply drop a quarter in the poor woman's cup each morning.