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- DictionaryIm·pe·ri·al/imˈpirēəl/
adjective
- 1. relating to an empire: "Britain's imperial era"
- 2. relating to or denoting the system of nonmetric weights and measures (the ounce, pound, stone, inch, foot, yard, mile, acre, pint, gallon, etc.) formerly used for all measures in the UK, and still used for some.
noun
- 1. a small pointed beard growing below the lower lip (associated with Napoleon III of France).
The meaning of IMPERIAL is of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor. How to use imperial in a sentence.
noun. a size of printing or drawing paper, 22 × 30 inches (56 × 76 centimeters) in England, 23 × 33 inches (58 × 84 centimeters) in the United States. the top of a carriage, especially of a diligence. a case for luggage carried there.
IMPERIAL definition: 1. belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it: 2. The imperial…. Learn more.
IMPERIAL meaning: 1. belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it: 2. The imperial…. Learn more.
The word imperial has a lofty feel, and though it's often used of royalty, it is sometimes used to refer to anything extremely large or impressive. It was once the name of a large suitcase that was too big to fit inside a coach and so was tied on top.
1. of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress. 2. characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding. 3. characteristic of or exercising supreme authority; imperious. 4. (esp of products and commodities) of a superior size or quality.
1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of an empire or a sovereign, especially an emperor or empress: imperial rule; the imperial palace. 2. Ruling over extensive territories or over colonies or dependencies: imperial nations. 3. a. Having supreme authority; sovereign. b. Regal; majestic. 4. Outstanding in size or quality. 5.