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editorialAn article in a newspaper or magazine expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An article in a newspaper or magazine expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/

Example Sentences

  • The editorial about cat cafes sparked a heated debate among coffee lovers.
  • Her editorial skills helped transform the boring company newsletter into an engaging read.
  • The editorial team decided to include a crossword puzzle about K-pop idols.

editorial

NOUN

[/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/]

An article in a newspaper or magazine expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher

The editorial changed the conversation — one opinion, published at the right moment, shifted everything.
💡 Concept

The editorial changed the conversation — one opinion, published at the right moment, shifted everything.

The EDITOR's I AL(ways) has the final say — that is the editorial.
🧠 Mnemonic

The EDITOR's I AL(ways) has the final say — that is the editorial.

The editorial became a tutorial — until it turned territorial.
🎵 Rhyme

The editorial became a tutorial — until it turned territorial.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootedit
Suffix--orial

Origin

From Latin 'editorialis', derived from 'editor' (one who edits), which comes from 'edere' meaning 'to put forth' or 'to publish'. The suffix '-ial' means 'relating to' or 'of the nature of'.

Breakdown

edit (from Latin edere, to put forth) + -or (one who) + -ial (relating to) = editorial (relating to an editor or editing)

🎵Rhyme

territorialtutorialmemorial
territorial
tutorial
memorial

🔗Collocations

editorial board
editorial comment
editorial policy
write an editorial
editorial decision
editorial control

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The editorial about cat cafes sparked a heated debate among coffee lovers.

Her editorial skills helped transform the boring company newsletter into an engaging read.

😄 Fun example

The editorial team decided to include a crossword puzzle about K-pop idols.

Students must learn to distinguish between news articles and editorial content.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

opinion piececommentarycolumnleader

Antonyms

news reportfactual article

Related

editorjournalismnewspapermagazinepublicationmedia

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