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curatorial

/ˌkjʊr.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
cu · ra · to · ri · al
Adverb:curatorially
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curatorial Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to a curator or the duties of managing, preserving, and organizing collections in a museum, gallery, archive, or library.

Example

"The museum's curatorial staff spent months researching the provenance of the newly acquired Renaissance paintings."

2

Involving the careful selection, arrangement, and presentation of items, digital content, or artistic works.

Example

"The streaming platform is known for its strong curatorial approach to independent cinema."

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• Rhymes for curatorial

• Nearby Words

curation
curative
curator
curatorial
curatorship
curatrix
curb

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'curator' plus the adjectival suffix '-ial'; 'curator' derives from Latin 'curator' (an overseer, manager, or guardian), from 'curare' (to take care of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curatorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curatorial
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