magistral

adjective

ma·​gis·​tral ˈma-jə-strəl How to pronounce magistral (audio) mə-ˈji-strəl How to pronounce magistral (audio)
: magisterial sense 1a
magistrally
ˈma-jə-strə-lē How to pronounce magistral (audio)
mə-ˈji-strə-
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin magistralis, from Latin magistr-, magister

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magistral was in 1596

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“Magistral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magistral. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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magistral

adjective
ma·​gis·​tral ˈmaj-ə-strəl How to pronounce magistral (audio) mə-ˈjis-trəl How to pronounce magistral (audio)
: concocted or prescribed by a physician to meet the needs of a particular case compare officinal
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