superintendentialadj.
/ˌsuːp(ə)rɪntɛnˈdɛnʃl/, /ˌs(j)uːp(ə)rɪntɛnˈdɛnʃl/, U.S. /ˌsupərᵻntɛnˈdɛn(t)ʃ(ə)l/ rare.
Of, belonging to, or resembling a superintendent. Also: directed by a superintendent.
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superintendent1566
supervising1594
architectonical1595
supervisiting1615
superintending1625
architectonic1678
supervisory1815
superintendential1838
supervisal1838
visitatorial1880
1838 Times 9 Nov. 3/2 We find him preferring charges against the superintendent, affecting not only his superintendential, but even his moral, conduct.
1898 B. Gregory Side Lights 247 Steady-going, sedative Superintendential ministers.
1905 Q. Reg. Presbyterian Church Apr. 349 The congregations in the three towns of Emden, Leer, and Aurich, form a Diocese or ‘Inspection’ or ‘Superintendential District.’
1991 R. G. Townsend in K. A. Leithwood & D. F. Musella Understanding School Syst. Admin. iii. 57 Now, the story goes, these superintendents feared that..their new Director might undermine superintendental authority.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1838