official

/əˈfɪʃəl/

adjectivenounof · fi · cial

Think: an OFFICER makes it OFFIC-ial—when an officer approves it, it becomes official.

Yes, it's official. The tricky part is the middle: it’s **-fic-** (like “office” without the e) and ends with **-cial** making the “shəl” sound.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveapproved by an authority or organization; formal or authorized.
  2. adjectiverelating to a position of authority or to public duties.
  3. nouna person who holds a position of authority, especially in an organization or government.

Examples

  • “The school sent an official letter to every family.”
  • “It’s official: the game starts at 7:00 p.m.”
  • “A city official answered questions about the new park rules.”

Synonyms

authorizedformalapprovedcertifiedlegitimate

Antonyms

unofficialinformal

Translations

ES oficialPT oficialFR officiel

Common misspellings

oficialofficalofficiallofficielofishaloffishalofficailoficiall

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