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Term: professorial

Definition:

Adjective

Related to, or characteristic of a professor; displaying the qualities associated with a professor.

Senses:

1. Related to a particular profession or profession in general.
2. Connote the demeanor and behavior of a professor.

Usages:

Popular:

• Many students admired his professorial knowledge on the subject.
• The article contained a professorial analysis of the issue at hand.
• She adopted a professorial tone when explaining the complex topic to her students.

Local:

• His professorial approach to teaching was highly regarded by the students at our university.
• The professorial atmosphere in the lecture hall provided a conducive learning environment.

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