curatorial

adjective

cu·​ra·​to·​ri·​al ¦kyu̇r-ə-¦tȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce curatorial (audio)
¦kyər-
: of or relating to a curator or his work

Word History

Etymology

Latin curatorius + English -al

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“Curatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curatorial. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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