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Clerical

adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to clerks or their work. not-comparable

    "‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to the clergy. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    appropriate for or engaged in office work wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to the clergy wordnet
  3. 3
    of or relating to clerks wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the clergy. uncommon
  2. 2
    Clerical garments. in-plural, informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).

Etymology 2

From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).

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