/ofiˈθjal/
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Translation
official, formal
Word origin
From Latin officialis ('of duty, of office'), from officium ('service, duty').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- officialis
- English cognates
- official, office, officer
Grammar
Examples
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The official message came out first thing.
ceremonia doce .
The official ceremony will begin at twelve on the dot.
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There is still no official version of the accident.
copia .
I need an official copy of my papers.
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It is not official yet, but it seems he will leave soon.
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