noun
Uncommon
prerogative
prih-ROG-uh-tihv
Prerogative (noun) means an exclusive right or privilege, often one attached to a particular rank, office, or position. Example: “Choosing the seating plan is the host's prerogative.”
noun
1
An exclusive right or privilege, often one attached to a particular rank, office, or position.
"Choosing the seating plan is the host's prerogative."
"Royal prerogative once let the monarch dissolve parliament unilaterally."
How to use prerogative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA special right that belongs to someone because of who they are or the position they hold — it's their call, not yours.
Common pairings
it's her prerogative
royal prerogative
exercise a prerogative
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Word forms
- Plural
- prerogatives
- Comparative
- more prerogative
- Superlative
- most prerogative
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Choosing the seating plan is the host's _____.
Etymology
From Latin praerogativa, originally "the group asked to vote first" in the Roman assembly — later came to mean any special right or privilege.
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Rhymes for prerogative
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What does “prerogative” mean?
The word “prerogative” means an exclusive right or privilege, often one attached to a particular rank, office, or position. In plain terms, a special right that belongs to someone because of who they are or the position they hold — it's their call, not yours.
How do you pronounce “prerogative”?
“Prerogative” is pronounced prih-ROG-uh-tihv (/pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “prerogative” in a sentence?
Here is “prerogative” used in a sentence: “Choosing the seating plan is the host's prerogative.”
What part of speech is “prerogative”?
“Prerogative” is a noun.
Where does the word “prerogative” come from?
The word “prerogative” comes from Latin. From Latin praerogativa, originally "the group asked to vote first" in the Roman assembly — later came to mean any special right or privilege.
Is “prerogative” a common word?
“Prerogative” is an uncommon word in modern English.
