procedural
|pro/ce/du/ral|
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/prəˈsiːdʒərəl/
(procedure)
ordered steps
Etymology
Etymology Information
'procedural' originates from the Latin word 'procedere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'cedere' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'procedere' transformed into the French word 'procédure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'procedure,' from which 'procedural' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a procedure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to an established or official way of doing something.
The procedural guidelines must be followed strictly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45