documental
/'dɔkju'mentəri/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to documents: Pertaining to, consisting of, or derived from written records, official papers, or other documentary sources.
- Serving as evidence or proof: Having the character of providing factual support or verification, typically through recorded information.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The historian's research was based on extensive documental evidence from the 18th century.
- A documental approach to the investigation prioritized official records over personal testimonies.
- The archive contains a rich collection of documental sources for scholars.
Advanced Usage
"documental value": The worth or significance of something as a record or piece of evidence.
- The old letters were preserved for their immense documental value to the family's history.
In a legal or formal context: Used to describe evidence or procedures that rely on documents.
- The case was built on purely documental proof, with no eyewitnesses.
Variants and Related Words
Documentary (adj/n): The more common variant. As an adjective, it has the same meaning as "documental." As a noun, it refers to a non-fiction film or program presenting facts.
- They watched a documentary about climate change.
- The evidence was of a documentary nature.
Document (n/v): The root word. A noun for a written or printed record. A verb meaning to record or provide evidence for.
- Please sign this document.
- She will document the entire process.
Synonyms
- Evidential: Serving as evidence.
- Record-based: Derived from or relying on records.
- Archival: Pertaining to documents in an archive.
Notes on Usage
- "Documental" is a less frequent adjective compared to "documentary." In modern English, "documentary" is overwhelmingly preferred, especially in general contexts (e.g., , ). "Documental" is occasionally used in more formal, academic, or technical writing to convey the same meaning.
Adjective
- relating to or consisting of or derived from documents