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
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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 notesIn 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."
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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