con·trac·tu·al \kən.ˈtrakchəwəl, (ˈ)kän.|-, -kshə-\adjective Etymology: Latin contractus contract + English -al — more at contract : of, relating to, or implying a contract : bound or secured by a contract < contractual obligations > < a contractual salary increase > • con·trac·tu·al·ly\-wəlē, -li\adverb