imperial

English

/ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
  • Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.
  • Very grand or fine.
  • Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English imperial derived from Old French imperial derived from Latin imperiālis (imperial, of the empire emperor).

Origin

Latin

imperiālis

Gloss

imperial, of the empire emperor

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