regimental — relating to or characteristic of a military regiment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of a military regiment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌredʒɪˈmentl/
Example Sentences
- The regimental mascot, a goat named Winston, refused to march in the rain and demanded an umbrella.
- His regimental tie was the only formal thing about his otherwise casual appearance.
- The museum displayed regimental artifacts from various historical battles.
regimental
ADJECTIVE[/ˌredʒɪˈmentl/]
relating to or characteristic of a military regiment
relating to or characteristic of a military regiment
Regimental discipline: both dental and mental!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'regimen' (rule, governance), the word evolved to describe systematic organization and discipline. The concept of a military regiment reflects this etymological connection to orderly rule and regulated control, as regiments are organized military units governed by strict hierarchical structure and discipline.
Breakdown
regimen (rule, governance) + -al (adjective suffix), forming an adjective meaning 'relating to or characteristic of a regiment or system of rule.'
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📝Examples
“The regimental mascot, a goat named Winston, refused to march in the rain and demanded an umbrella.”
“His regimental tie was the only formal thing about his otherwise casual appearance.”
“The museum displayed regimental artifacts from various historical battles.”
“She inherited her grandfather's regimental medals, which he kept losing in poker games.”
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