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monitorial

[ mon-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

/ ˌmɒn ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

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adjective

of or relating to a monitor.

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Origin of monitorial

First recorded in 1715–25; monitory + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM monitorial

mon·i·to·ri·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby monitorial

monism, Monistat, moniter, monition, monitor, monitorial, Monitor versus Merrimack, monitory, monitress, Moniz, monk

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How to use monitorial in a sentence

The two worked independently, but Lancaster was the first to apply the system of monitorial teaching on a large scale.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2|Various
But in the early stages of national education the monitorial method served a valuable purpose.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 2|Various
"You press me closely," with an amused scrutiny of the captain's monitorial face.
Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877|Various
The monitorial system is practicedone child hearing the other recite his lesson and assisting him to learn it.
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, January 1883|The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific Circle

Probably the first idea of utilizing the older pupils Monitorial system.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10|Various