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Definition of promotional

promotional

/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl/
pro · mo · tion · al
Adverb:promotionally
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promotional Lexical Profile

promotional Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to or intended for the publicizing, advertising, or marketing of a product, service, organization, or event.

Example

"The bookstore distributed free bookmarks and tote bags as part of a promotional campaign for the author's new novel."

2

Relating to the advancement of an employee to a higher rank, position, or grade within an organization.

Example

"The civil service agency administers a standardized exam to evaluate candidates for promotional opportunities."

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• Rhymes for promotional

• Nearby Words

promote
promoter
promotion
promotional
prompt
prompter
prompting

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'promotion' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'promovere' ('to move forward').

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