English · Adjectives
professional
/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/
[/prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/]
expert, work-related
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Relating to a job; or showing high skill and standards.
Example
Her professional attitude impressed the clients during the entire project.
Her professional attitude impressed the clients during the entire project.
Etymology
From 'profession' (Latin 'professio', public declaration) plus '-al'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in careers and standards of conduct.