invitational
Invitational (adj) means Restricted to participants who have specifically been invited. Example: “The golf club hosts an invitational tournament every spring.”
How to use invitational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn event you can only take part in if you've been asked.
Word forms
more invitational comparative, invitationals plural, most invitational superlative
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The golf club hosts an _____ tournament every spring.
Etymology
From invitation + -al.
Rhymes for invitational
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.