succursal

1 of 2

adjective

suc·​cur·​sal
səˈkərsəl
: of the nature of a branch or offshoot : subsidiary, auxiliary
a succursal church of a cathedral
a succursal bank

succursal

2 of 2

noun

"
variants or less commonly succursale
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plural -s
: a succursal institution (such as a dependent monastery or a branch of a business)

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French succursale, from Medieval Latin succursus assistance, help + French -ale (feminine of -al)

Noun

French succursale, from succursale, adjective, succursal

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“Succursal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/succursal. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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