appellate
1 synonym for appellate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to appeals, or to a court that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by a lower court.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use appellate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
appellate court
appellate jurisdiction
appellate review
Etymology
From Latin appellatus, "called upon" or "addressed" — the same root that gives us "appeal."
Full origin of appellate →Frequently asked questions
What does “appellate” mean?
The word “appellate” means relating to appeals, or to a court that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by a lower court. In plain terms, describes a higher court whose job is to review decisions from lower courts, not to hear a case from scratch.
How do you pronounce “appellate”?
“Appellate” is pronounced uh-PEH-luht (/əˈpɛlət/ in IPA).
How do you use “appellate” in a sentence?
Here is “appellate” used in a sentence: “She took her case to the appellate court after losing at trial.”
What part of speech is “appellate”?
“Appellate” is an adjective.
Where does the word “appellate” come from?
The word “appellate” comes from Latin. From Latin appellatus, "called upon" or "addressed" — the same root that gives us "appeal.".
Is “appellate” a common word?
“Appellate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
