-alis

of, relating to

Forms

-alis
-aris — Latin variant especially used when the stem already contained l, avoiding a repeated l sound.
-al — English ending borrowed through French or directly from Latin.
-ar — English ending continuing Latin -aris.

Origin

An older Latin adjective-forming suffix; its more remote ancestry is uncertain.

Note

Expresses a relationship without specifying its kind: material, place, purpose, and other connections are possible.

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noun / adjective

testimonial

tes-tih-MOH-nee-ul/ˌtestɪˈməʊniəl/

A statement praising or endorsing a person, product, or service.

The satisfied client gives a testimonial praising the carpenter's finished cabinet.

Satisfied client delivers positive statement about carpenter's work beside finished cabinet.

Etymology

testimoniLatinevidence, attestation

+alLatinof, relating to

A testimonial is something serving as evidence, especially of a person's qualifications or character. The praising sense continues the use of “letters testimonial” to attest to someone's good standing.

In context

Arlington Community Media Inc.184:26

first i want to give a testimonial to ms sullivan um how informative uh knowledgeable and really on top of everything

Select Board Meeting - March 22, 2021

More examples

The brochure includes testimonials from satisfied customers.
A former student wrote a glowing testimonial about her teacher.
The company's testimonial ads feature customers praising its soap.

Forms

testimonial · testimonials

Similar words

endorsement: Emphasizes approval or support, sometimes without describing personal experience.
recommendation: Suggests choosing people or things, rather than simply praising them.