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Definition of presidential

presidential

/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
pres · i · den · tial
Adverb:presidentially
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1

Of, relating to, or involving a president or the office of the presidency.

Example

"Voter turnout is expected to reach a record high in the upcoming presidential election."

2

Having a dignified, authoritative, or poised demeanor considered fitting for a head of state.

Example

"The candidate worked closely with her advisors to adopt a more presidential tone during the national debates."

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preside
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president
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presidentially
presider
presoak

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun "president" plus the suffix "-ial"; "president" derives via Old French from Latin praesidentem, meaning "presiding over" or literally "sitting before" (from prae- "before" and sedere "to sit").

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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