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Procedural

Verb / prʌˈsi:dʒɜ:ʌl / Another word for procedural — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a procedure or procedures, especially of a court of law or parliamentary body

Synonyms & similar words

substantive adjective methodical systematic organized structured step-by-step sequential algorithmic mechanical automatic rigid formal correct conventional official legalistic procedurized bureaucratic technical administrative regulatory

Synonyms by register

Formal

methodical systematic step-by-step ordered

Informal

step-by-step by the book routine

Literary

ordered methodical

Antonyms

unplanned spontaneous improvisational unscripted haphazard random

Common collocations

  • procedural manual
  • procedural fairness
  • procedural safeguards
  • procedural justice
  • procedural error
  • procedural rules
  • procedural history

Word family

noun procedure
adverb procedurally

Usage note

Often used in legal, technical, or administrative contexts to describe a set of established steps or rules that must be followed. It implies a structured and systematic approach.

Example sentences

  1. The procedural steps for making a cake must be followed in order.
  2. The teacher explained the procedural rules for the classroom.
  3. The court has a specific procedural process that must be followed.
  4. The company has a procedural manual for new employees.
  5. The procedural guidelines for conducting a science experiment were followed closely.

Quotes

  • The procedural democracy of India has been a success story.
  • Change is a procedural strategy rather than a result of inspiration.
  • The procedural aspect of life is really important, but it's the one we tend to overlook.

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