monitorial

[ mon-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a monitor.
2. monitory.

Other Words From

• moni·tori·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of monitorial¹

First recorded in 1715–25; monitory + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The two worked independently, but Lancaster was the first to apply the system of monitorial teaching on a large scale.

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But in the early stages of national education the monitorial method served a valuable purpose.

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"You press me closely," with an amused scrutiny of the captain's monitorial face.

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The monitorial system is practicedone child hearing the other recite his lesson and assisting him to learn it.

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Probably the first idea of utilizing the older pupils Monitorial system.

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Related Words

• ominous