preceptorial
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1pre·cep·to·ri·al

adjective \pri-ˌsep-ˈtr-ē-əl, ˌprē-\

Definition of PRECEPTORIAL

: of, relating to, or making use of preceptors

First Known Use of PRECEPTORIAL

circa 1741

2preceptorial

noun

Definition of PRECEPTORIAL

: a college course that emphasizes independent reading, discussion in small groups, and individual conferences with the teacher

First Known Use of PRECEPTORIAL

circa 1952

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