clerical — relating to office work, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to office work, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklerɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My clerical skills are so good, I can make even coffee spills look like important documents.
- The clerical error in the payroll system gave everyone a bonus of a million dollars - nobody complained.
- Most clerical positions require basic computer skills and attention to detail.
clerical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈklerɪkəl/]
relating to office work, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin clericalis, an adjective form of clericus meaning 'clergyman' or 'priest.' Originally referring to characteristics of the clergy, the term expanded semantically to encompass administrative and secretarial duties, as literate clergy members historically performed clerical work in medieval institutions.
Breakdown
clericus (clergyman, priest) + -alis (-al, adjectival suffix forming adjectives from nouns)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My clerical skills are so good, I can make even coffee spills look like important documents.”
“The clerical error in the payroll system gave everyone a bonus of a million dollars - nobody complained.”
“Most clerical positions require basic computer skills and attention to detail.”
“The priest removed his clerical collar after the service.”
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