congressional

[kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng-]

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress.

2. (usually initial capital letter),  of or relating to the Congress of the U.S..

   a Congressional committee.

congressional

/ kənˈɡrɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress

Other Word Forms

• congressionalist noun
• congressionally adverb
• non-Congressional adjective
• precongressional adjective
• pro-Congressional adjective
• uncongressional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional¹

1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, business groups and congressional leaders from both parties urged the White House to pursue negotiation rather than escalation.

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And even well into a recovery, the deficit was still $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2025 ended on Sept. 30, according to congressional budget data.

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That includes a program that handles preliminary disaster assessments, which are congressionally mandated and form the basis of a federal disaster declaration.

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Within a few days, Mr Comey was charged with making false statements to lawmakers and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

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Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

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Related Words

• parliamentary 
• senatorial