preceptorial

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English

Etymology

From preceptor +‎ -ial.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /pɹiːsɛpˈtɔːɹɪəl/

Adjective

preceptorial (comparative more preceptorial, superlative most preceptorial)

  1. Pertaining to a preceptor.
    • 2013, A Scott Berg, Wilson, Berkley, published 2014, page 144:
      In 1905, Wilson and the college proved sound enough to institute his preceptorial system.

Noun

preceptorial (plural preceptorials)

  1. A class involving learning and discussion in small groups.