preceptorial

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adjective

pre·​cep·​to·​ri·​al pri-ˌsep-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce preceptorial (audio)
ˌprē-
: of, relating to, or making use of preceptors

preceptorial

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noun

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preceptorial was in 1702

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“Preceptorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preceptorial. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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