adj Uncommon

departmental

dih-paht-MEHN-tuhl

Departmental (adj) means relating to a department within an organisation. Example: “The changes must first be approved at a departmental meeting.”

adj

Relating to a department within an organisation.

"The changes must first be approved at a departmental meeting."

"Each departmental head reports directly to the CEO."

How to use departmental

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with a specific department, rather than the whole organisation.

Common pairings

departmental meeting departmental budget departmental head

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Etymology

From French départemental, built from "department" plus the adjective ending "-al."

Origin: French

Rhymes for departmental

mental dental rental parental Oriental elemental accidental ornamental judgmental incidental monumental regimental

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Frequently asked questions

What does “departmental” mean?

The word “departmental” means relating to a department within an organisation. In plain terms, having to do with a specific department, rather than the whole organisation.

How do you pronounce “departmental”?

“Departmental” is pronounced dih-paht-MEHN-tuhl (/dɪpɑɹtˈmɛntəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “departmental” in a sentence?

Here is “departmental” used in a sentence: “The changes must first be approved at a departmental meeting.”

What part of speech is “departmental”?

“Departmental” is an adjective.

Where does the word “departmental” come from?

The word “departmental” comes from French. From French départemental, built from "department" plus the adjective ending "-al.".

Is “departmental” a common word?

“Departmental” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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