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imperial
CEFRC1
/ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Related to an empire or its ruler.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailRelating to the British imperial system of measurement.
Examples
In the imperial measurement system, four quarts equals one gallon.
The royal family lives in the Imperial Palace.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsVery grand or fine.
Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.
More examples
In contextFor quotations using this term, see Citations:Imperial.
Imperial pale ale, Imperial IPA, Imperial pilsner, Imperial milk stout, Imperial lager, Imperial mead
the imperial diadem of Rome
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English imperial, from Old French imperial, from Latin imperiālis (“of the empire or emperor, imperial”), from imperium (“empire, imperial government”) + -ālis, from imperō (“command, order”), from im- (“form of in”) + parō (“prepare, arrange; intend”). Displaced Old English cāserlīċ.