Procedural
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Procedural is an adjective meaning Related to procedure.
Meaning
Related to procedure.
More Meanings
- (computing) Generated by means of a procedure, rather than being designed.
- (literature, film) A type of literature, film, or television program involving a sequence of technical detail.
- (specifically) Ellipsis of police procedural.
Example Sentences
procedural terrain
a procedural texture
The judge dismissed the case on procedural grounds: it wasn't the facts or the law, but just that they hadn't filed the correct forms.
An externment of a person is a harsh punishment on him and calls for procedural safeguards against the abuse of power by the authorities.
Word Forms
- procedurals
Synonyms for procedural
Depending on context, synonyms include adjective.
Antonyms for procedural
Common opposites include essential, substantive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adjective, procedure, methodological, how-to, process, formal.
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