English word imperial comes from Latin imperium, Latin -alis, and later Latin imperialis (Of the empire or emperor, imperial.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| imperium | Latin (lat) | (military) Military authority, the command (of an army).. A command, order, direction, bidding.. Absolute command over the empire (or other polity); sovereignty; sway.. The empire, state, imperial government, realm, dominion.. The exercise of authority, rule, law, control.. The right or power to command or be in control; dominion. |
| -alis | Latin (lat) | Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals. |
| imperialis | Latin (lat) | Of the empire or emperor, imperial. |
| imperial | Old French (fro) | |
| imperial | English (eng) | Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.. Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.. Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.. Very grand or fine. (card games, countable) Any of several combinations of cards which score in this game.. (card games, uncountable) A card game differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump.. (paper, printing) A [...] |