imperial — relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat acts like he has imperial authority over the entire house.
- The imperial measurement system still confuses many people around the world.
- She entered the room with imperial grace, as if she owned the place.
imperial
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpɪriəl/]
relating to an empire or an emperor; having supreme authority
Supreme imperial authority and power
The imperial army protected the empire's capital. (👑 Emperor + 🏰 Empire → Imperial = relating to an emperor or an empire.)
The imperial crown was crafted from precious materials and is now displayed in a memorial museum.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'imperialis', derived from 'imperium' meaning supreme power or command, which comes from 'imperare' meaning to command or rule.
Breakdown
Latin 'imperium' (supreme power/command) + '-ial' (adjective suffix meaning relating to) = imperial
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📝Examples
“My cat acts like he has imperial authority over the entire house.”
“The imperial measurement system still confuses many people around the world.”
“She entered the room with imperial grace, as if she owned the place.”
“His imperial attitude made everyone think he was the CEO, but he was just an intern.”
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