Near-synonyms: epidermal, epidermo-
Source: wiktionary
Cutaneous
/kjuːˈteɪniəs/
Synonyms for "cutaneous" (34 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Related words (17)
Noun(1 words)
italian topico
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dermal, cortical, cutaneal, dermal, dermic.
- Sentence evidence is available for cutaneous, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cutaneous".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cutaneous"
Keep "cutaneous" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cutaneous" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cutaneous", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cutaneous" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesanatomical termbodily descriptormedical termpharmacology term
More specific
8 entriescutaneous absorptioncutaneous administrationcutaneous biopsycutaneous glandscutaneous membranecutaneous nervescutaneous patchcutaneous tissue
Collocations
6 entriescutaneous layerscutaneous manifestationscutaneous membranecutaneous nervescutaneous receptorscutaneous tissue
Inflections
2 entriesmore cutaneousmost cutaneous
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
But during the hot fit the cutaneous absorbents act also with increased energy, and the exhalation is likewise increased by the greater heat of the skin; and hence it does not appear in drops on the surface, but is in part reabsorbed, and in part dissipated in the atmosphere. But as the mouths of the cutaneous absorbents are exposed to the cool air or bedclothes; whilst those of the capillary glands, which secrete the perspirable matter, are exposed to the warmth of the circulating blood; the former, as soon as the fever-fit begins to decline, lose their increased action first; and hence the absorption of the sweat is diminished, whilst the increased secretion of it continues for some hours afterwards, which occasions it to stand in drops upon the skin.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cutaneous"?
Closest matches include dermal, cortical, cutaneal, dermal, dermic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cutaneous"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.