divisional

English

Etymology

From division +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

divisional (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to a division.
    • 2025 March 20, Josh Gold-Smith, “Bettman: No plans to change playoff format or extend overtime”, in thescore.com[1]:
      Some criticism of the NHL centers on the fact the league's focus on divisional matchups can lead to two of the best squads facing off in the opening round, or earlier than expected in general.
  2. Of or pertaining to the process of division.

Derived terms

Noun

divisional (plural divisionals)

  1. (US, sports) A playoff determining the winning team from a particular division.

Spanish

Adjective

divisional m or f (masculine and feminine plural divisionales)

  1. divisional

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