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magistral

mag·is·tral
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [maj-uh-struh l]
    • /ˈmædʒ ə strəl/
    • /mə.ˈdʒɪ.strəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [maj-uh-struh l]
    • /ˈmædʒ ə strəl/

Definitions of magistral word

  • adjective magistral Pharmacology. prescribed or prepared for a particular occasion, as a remedy. Compare officinal (def 1). 1
  • adjective magistral Fortification. principal; main. 1
  • adjective magistral magisterial (def 1). 1
  • noun magistral magistral line. 1
  • noun magistral Relating to a master or masters. 1
  • adjective magistral of, relating to, or characteristic of a master 0

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Origin of magistral

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin magistrālis of a master, equivalent to magist(e)r master + -ālis -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Magistral

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

magistral popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

magistral usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for magistral

adj magistral

  • recommended — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
  • arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
  • prescriptive — that prescribes; giving directions or injunctions: a prescriptive letter from an anxious father.
  • thetic — positive; dogmatic.
  • thetical — positive; dogmatic.

adjective magistral

  • ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Antonyms for magistral

adj magistral

  • unprescribed — to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.

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