congressional

[ kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress.
2. (usually initial capital letter) of or relating to the Congress of the U.S.:

   a Congressional committee.

congressional

/ kənˈɡrɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress

Derived Forms

• conˈgressionalist, noun
• conˈgressionally, adverb

Other Words From

• con·gression·al·ist noun
• con·gression·al·ly adverb
• non-Con·gression·al adjective
• precon·gression·al adjective
• pro-Con·gression·al adjective
• uncon·gression·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional¹

1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Recess appointments also are meant to be temporary and expire at the end of a congressional session - at most, one year.

From BBC

The Florida lawmaker has been one of the president-elect's most aggressive and relentless defenders - at congressional hearings, in press conferences and during television appearances.

From BBC

These tariffs would probably not need congressional approval.

From BBC

Often, the party in power loses seats when mid-term congressional elections roll around two years later.

From BBC

But campaigns in tight congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their supporters’ votes are counted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• parliamentary
• senatorial