PRESIDENTIAL

presidential

(adjective) befitting a president; “criticized the candidate for not looking presidential”

presidential

(adjective) relating to a president or presidency; “presidential aides”; “presidential veto”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

presidential (comparative more presidential, superlative most presidential)

Pertaining to a president or presidency. [from 17th c.]

(obsolete) Presiding or watching over. [17th-19th c.]

With the bearing or composure that befits a president; stately, dignified. [from 19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Pres`i*den"tial, a.

1. Presiding or watching over. "Presidential angels." Glanvill.

2. Of or pertaining to a president; as, the presidential chair; a presidential election.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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