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Definition of moderatorial
moderatorial
/ˌmɑːd.ə.ɹəˈtɔːɹ.i.əl/
mod · er · a · to · ri · al
Adverb:moderatorially
moderatorial Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of a moderator, especially one who presides over a debate, discussion, or ecclesiastical assembly.
Example
"The professor adopted a strictly moderatorial tone, ensuring that neither side felt favored during the heated panel discussion."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English noun 'moderator' (from Latin 'moderari', meaning to measure or regulate) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ial'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moderatorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moderatorial