official — relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfɪʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The mayor made an official apology for eating all the donuts at the city council meeting.
- She became the official cat photographer for the royal family.
- Please submit your official transcripts for university admission.
official
ADJECTIVE[/əˈfɪʃəl/]
relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities
The school made an official announcement about the festival.
The city official greeted visitors at the entrance. (OFFICE + ALL → the people from the office who represent everyone)
The officials approved an artificial lake because it would be beneficial to the community.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin officialis, derived from officium meaning 'duty' or 'office'. The Latin root likely combines ops (work/resources) and facere (to do), literally meaning 'to work' or 'to perform duties'.
Breakdown
offic- (duty/office, from Latin officium) + -ial (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = official (relating to duties or authority)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor made an official apology for eating all the donuts at the city council meeting.”
“She became the official cat photographer for the royal family.”
“Please submit your official transcripts for university admission.”
“The official opening ceremony will begin at 3 PM.”
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