DOCTORAL

doctoral, doctorial

(adjective) of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; “doctoral dissertation”; “doctorial candidates”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

doctoral (not comparable)

Relating to a doctorate.

Pertaining to a medical doctor or physician.

Hyponyms

• postdoctoral

Source: Wiktionary


Doc"tor*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. doctoral.]

Definition: Of or relating to a doctor, or to the degree of doctor. Doctoral habit and square cap. Wood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HYDRAULIC

(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”


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