adj
invitational
Invitational (adj) means Restricted to participants who have specifically been invited. Example: “The golf club hosts an invitational tournament every spring.”
adj
1
Restricted to participants who have specifically been invited.
"The golf club hosts an invitational tournament every spring."
noun
1
A competition or event open only to invited participants.
"She was thrilled to be entered in the state invitational."
How to use invitational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn event you can only take part in if you've been asked.
Common pairings
invitational tournament
invitational event
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Word forms
- Plural
- invitationals
- Comparative
- more invitational
- Superlative
- most invitational
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The golf club hosts an _____ tournament every spring.
Etymology
Formed from invitation and -al.
Rhymes for invitational
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “invitational” mean?
The word “invitational” means restricted to participants who have specifically been invited. In plain terms, an event you can only take part in if you've been asked.
How do you use “invitational” in a sentence?
Here is “invitational” used in a sentence: “The golf club hosts an invitational tournament every spring.”
What part of speech is “invitational”?
Depending on how it is used, “invitational” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “invitational” have?
“Invitational” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: restricted to participants who have specifically been invited.
