congressional
Translation
congressional, parliamentary
Examples
The congressional committee held a hearing.
The congressional committee held a hearing.
She is running in the congressional election.
She is running in the congressional election.
Grammar Patterns
((congressional)) + noun relating to a congress or legislature The congressional hearing lasted all day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parliamentary, legislative
Etymology
From 'congress' + '-ional' (adjectival suffix). It means relating to a congress.
Memory Tips
The adjective form of the noun 'congress'. The suffix '-al' or '-ional' often turns a noun into an adjective.