assessorial
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/əˌsɛsˈɔːriəl/
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/əˌsɛsˈɒrɪəl/
relating to an assessor; accessory
Etymology
'assessorial' originates from Latin via English formation, specifically from the noun 'assessor' + the adjectival suffix '-ial'.
'assessor' entered English from Medieval Latin 'assessor' (literally 'one who sits beside' or 'assistant judge'), itself from Latin 'assidere' (from ad- 'to' + sedere 'to sit'). The adjective 'assessorial' was formed in English by adding '-ial' to 'assessor'.
Initially related to the person who sat as an assessor (an assistant or evaluator); over time the adjective came to mean both 'relating to an assessor' and more generally 'accessory/ancillary'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to an assessor or the duties of an assessor (a person who assesses or evaluates).
The committee's assessorial role was limited to providing expert advice.
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Adjective 2
accessory or subsidiary; serving as an adjunct or supplement rather than primary.
Several assessorial provisions were added to the contract to cover exceptional cases.
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Last updated: 2025/11/02 21:42