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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 notes

In plain EnglishAn event you can only take part in if you've been asked.

Common pairings
invitational tournament invitational event

Word forms

more invitational comparative, invitationals plural, most invitational superlative

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Etymology

From invitation + -al.

Rhymes for invitational

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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.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial · etymology from Wiktionary