Relating to or befitting a doctor, especially one holding a doctoral degree; having the authority or formality of a scholar.
From Medieval Latin 'doctorialis,' derived from 'doctor.' The word emphasizes the authoritative or learned quality associated with someone holding advanced credentials.
The word 'doctorial' sounds more formal than 'doctoral'—while both refer to doctors/doctorates, 'doctorial' carries a sense of pomposity or excessive formality, making it useful for describing an overly academic or authoritative manner.
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