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monitorial

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɔːɹiəl

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to monitors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to a system of education in which advanced pupils teach the pupils below them.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Synonyms: Lancasterian

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adj

Meaning 3

Of or relating to an admonition; monitory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 4

Not secret and therefore printed in the Monitor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: Freemasonry, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English monitor Proto-Indo-European *h2el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English monitorial From monitor + -ial.