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presidential

/ˌprez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

Relating to a president or the office of a president. It can also describe a person who looks or acts like a strong and respected leader.

例文

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1

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

語族

名詞
president
Verb
preside
副詞
presidentially
形容詞
presidential
関連
presidency
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

クイックテスト

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

正解!

正解は: presidential

例文

1

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

everyday

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

formal

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

informal

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

4

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

academic

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

5

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

business

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

語族

名詞
president
Verb
preside
副詞
presidentially
形容詞
presidential
関連
presidency

よく使う組み合わせ

presidential election presidential election
presidential candidate presidential candidate
presidential campaign presidential campaign
presidential library presidential library
presidential debate presidential debate

よく使うフレーズ

presidential suite

presidential suite (the most expensive room in a hotel)

presidential veto

presidential veto (the power to reject a law)

presidential pardon

presidential pardon (forgiving a person for a crime)

よく混同される語

presidential vs precedent

A precedent is an earlier event that serves as an example; presidential refers to a president.

presidential vs president

President is the noun for the person; presidential is the adjective describing things related to them.

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使い方のコツ

Use this word to describe anything belonging to or concerning the head of a republic. It is also used as a compliment to describe someone with a dignified and powerful presence.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'president' as an adjective (e.g., 'the president election'). Always use 'presidential' before the noun in these cases.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'praesidere', which means 'to sit before' or 'to guard'.

文法パターン

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Does not have a comparative form (you rarely say 'more presidential' although it is possible in informal speech). It is a non-gradable adjective when referring to the office.
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文化的な背景

In the United States, 'looking presidential' is a common media term used to judge if a candidate acts with enough dignity for the office.

クイックテスト

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

正解!

正解は: presidential

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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