/ɔ.fi.sjɛl/
Translation
official
Word origin
From Latin officialis ('of duty, of service'), from officium ('duty, office, service'). English 'official' and 'office' come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- officialis
- English cognates
- official, office, officer
Grammar
Examples
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French is the official language of more than twenty countries.
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We are still waiting for the official reply from the ministry.
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Nothing is official until the contract is signed.
Berlin.
The president made an official visit to Berlin.
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These figures are not official, so do not publish them.
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