preceptorial

English

Etymology

From preceptor +‎ -ial.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /pɹiːsɛpˈtɔːɹɪəl/
• Rhymes: -ɔːɹiəl

Adjective

preceptorial (comparative more preceptorial, superlative most preceptorial)

1. Pertaining to a preceptor. [from 18th c.]
   • 2013, A Scott Berg, Wilson, Berkley, published 2014, page 144:

     In 1905, Wilson and the college proved sound enough to institute his preceptorial system.

Noun

preceptorial (plural preceptorials)

1. A class involving learning and discussion in small groups.