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1preceptorial

adjective pre·cep·to·ri·al \pri-ˌsep-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, ˌprē-\

Definition of PRECEPTORIAL

:  of, relating to, or making use of preceptors
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First Known Use of PRECEPTORIAL

circa 1741

Rhymes with PRECEPTORIAL

conductorial, curatorial, dictatorial, directorial, editorial, equatorial, immemorial, incorporeal, janitorial, monitorial, monsignorial, natatorial, piscatorial, professorial, purgatorial, reportorial, senatorial, territorial

2preceptorial

noun

Definition of PRECEPTORIAL

:  a college course that emphasizes independent reading, discussion in small groups, and individual conferences with the teacher

First Known Use of PRECEPTORIAL

circa 1952

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