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professional
[ pruh-fesh-uh-nl ]
/ prÉËfÉÊ É nl /
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adjective
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Origin of professional
First recorded in 1740â50; profession + -al1
OTHER WORDS FROM professional
pro·fes·sion·al·ly, adverbin·ter·pro·fes·sion·al, adjectivepseu·do·pro·fes·sion·al, adjectiveWords nearby professional
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British Dictionary definitions for professional
professional
/ (prÉËfÉÊÉnÉl) /
adjective
noun
Derived forms of professional
professionally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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