Word
denominational
Phoneticsde·nom·i·na·tion·al, stress on the fourth syllable
US/dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃənəɫ/
UK/dɪnˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənəl/
Definition
adj. relating to a specific religious group or church. You use this to describe things like schools, buildings, or organizations that belong to one particular church.
adj. relating to or characteristic of a specific religious denomination or church. Often used to describe educational institutions, charitable organizations, or social groups that are affiliated with a particular faith.
Examples
“The school is a private denominational institution.”
“The city is home to several denominational hospitals, each run by a different religious group.”
“While the university maintains a secular reputation, its denominational roots are still evident in the architecture of its original chapel and the traditions of its founding faculty.”
Examples
simple
“The school is a private denominational institution.”
contextual
“The city is home to several denominational hospitals, each run by a different religious group.”
complex
“While the university maintains a secular reputation, its denominational roots are still evident in the architecture of its original chapel and the traditions of its founding faculty.”
Etymology
From denomination + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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