Relating to or of the nature of a glossary; suitable for or characteristic of a glossary.
From glossary (a collection of glossae or explanations) plus -ial suffix meaning 'relating to,' creating an adjective describing glossary-like qualities.
When scholars describe a text as 'glossarial,' they mean it's more like a dictionary of explanations than a regular book—it prioritizes defining terms over telling a story.
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