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/
Korean meaning: 공식적인, 공무의, 정식의
Korean pronunciation: 어-피-셜 (강세: 피)
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
An official stamps an important document with formal authority at government office
The initial official stamp proves beneficial!
🎤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'.
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📝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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