adjective C2 Proficient Uncommon

contractual

Contractual (adjective) means relating to, required by, or set out in a contract. Example: “She has a contractual obligation to give three months' notice.”

adjective

Relating to, required by, or set out in a contract.

"She has a contractual obligation to give three months' notice."

"The company faced a contractual dispute over unpaid fees."

How to use contractual

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to something agreed in a formal contract.

Common pairings

contractual obligation contractual agreement contractual terms

Word forms

contractuals plural

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Etymology

Built from contract plus the adjective suffix -ual, ultimately from Latin contractus.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for contractual

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Frequently asked questions

What does “contractual” mean?

The word “contractual” means relating to, required by, or set out in a contract. In plain terms, relating to something agreed in a formal contract.

How do you use “contractual” in a sentence?

Here is “contractual” used in a sentence: “She has a contractual obligation to give three months' notice.”

What part of speech is “contractual”?

“Contractual” is an adjective.

Where does the word “contractual” come from?

The word “contractual” comes from Latin. Built from contract plus the adjective suffix -ual, ultimately from Latin contractus.

Is “contractual” a common word?

“Contractual” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.