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congressional

adjective

Simple meaning

Related to the legislature of the United States government.

Pronunciation

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kuhngrehshuhnuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kənɡˈɹɛʃənəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a congress.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Of or pertaining to a congress.

Used this way, congressional is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use congressional

  • “Congressional hearing.”adjective

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • congressional districtnounCompound term

    A territorial division of a state.

  • congressional medal of honornounCompound term

    The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'.

  • congressional recordnounCompound term

    A published written account of the speeches and debates and votes of the United States Congress.

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