commercial — relating to or engaged in commerce; having profit as the main aim rather than artistic value
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or engaged in commerce; having profit as the main aim rather than artistic value
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The movie was a commercial flop despite having famous actors.
- My grandmother thinks every commercial on TV is personally targeting her.
- The artist refused to make his work more commercial just to sell more paintings.
commercial
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl/]
relating to or engaged in commerce; having profit as the main aim rather than artistic value
A bright commercial for sneakers plays on the giant downtown screen.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'commercium' meaning 'trade' or 'business', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'merx' (merchandise/goods). The word entered English through Old French 'commercial' in the 17th century.
Breakdown
com- (together) + merx (goods/merchandise) + -ial (adjective suffix) = commercial
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The movie was a commercial flop despite having famous actors.”
“My grandmother thinks every commercial on TV is personally targeting her.”
“The artist refused to make his work more commercial just to sell more paintings.”
“I accidentally ordered 50 pizzas because I misunderstood the commercial's offer.”
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