presidential
UK: ˌprezɪˈdenʃl | US: ˌprezɪˈdenʃl
adj. relating to a president or presidency
adj. having the dignity or bearing of a president
adj. characteristic of a president’s authority or style
presidential = president<leader> + ial<adjective suffix>
- president: From Latin praesidēns ("presiding, governing"), from praesidēre ("to preside"), combining prae- ("before") + sedēre ("to sit"). Originally referred to someone who "sits before" others as a leader.
- ial: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "relating to" or "pertaining to" (e.g., essential, confidential).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin praesidēre, reflecting the idea of a leader who "sits before" an assembly or governs. Over time, president evolved into a title for elected leaders, and presidential emerged to describe attributes or actions tied to such leadership. The suffix -ial systematically converts nouns into adjectives, emphasizing relational qualities.
The presidential election drew record voter turnout.
She delivered a presidential address to the nation.
His presidential demeanor impressed the diplomats.
The library houses a collection of presidential documents.
Critics questioned the presidential candidate’s policy proposals.