procedural
Procedural (adjective) means relating to the method or steps used to do something, rather than the result itself. Example: “The complaint was dismissed on procedural grounds, not because it lacked merit.”
How to use procedural
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the steps or rules for doing something, not the outcome.
Word forms
more procedural comparative, most procedural superlative
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The complaint was dismissed on _____ grounds, not because it lacked merit.
Etymology
From procedure + the adjective-forming suffix -al.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “procedural” mean?
The word “procedural” means relating to the method or steps used to do something, rather than the result itself. In plain terms, to do with the steps or rules for doing something, not the outcome.
How do you pronounce “procedural”?
“Procedural” is pronounced pruh-SEEJ-ruhl (/pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “procedural” in a sentence?
Here is “procedural” used in a sentence: “The complaint was dismissed on procedural grounds, not because it lacked merit.”
What part of speech is “procedural”?
“Procedural” is an adjective.
Is “procedural” a common word?
“Procedural” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “procedural” have?
“Procedural” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the method or steps used to do something, rather than the result itself.
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