Empirial vs. Imperial: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 15, 2023
"Empirial" is an incorrect spelling, while "Imperial" is correct and refers to relating to an empire or emperor.
Which is correct: Empirial or Imperial
How to spell Imperial?
Empirial is Incorrect
Imperial is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "emperor," which starts with "I" just like "Imperial."
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An empire's influence is "immediate" and "imperative," just like the "Im-" in "Imperial."
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Remember the "I" for an empire's "intensity."
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Visualize the Imperial Crown with a big "I" on it.
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"Empirial" is missing the empire’s mark; it needs the “Im-” beginning.
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Empirial and Imperial Definitions
Imperial
Relating to an empire or an emperor.
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is a major tourist attraction.
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Imperial
Of, relating to, or suggestive of an empire or a sovereign, especially an emperor or empress
Imperial rule.
The imperial palace.
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Imperial
Ruling over extensive territories or over colonies or dependencies
Imperial nations.
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Imperial
Of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures.
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Imperial
A variable size of paper, usually 23 by 33 inches (55.8 by 83.8 centimeters).
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Imperial
A bottle of wine (usually Bordeaux) containing 6 liters of fluid, eight times the volume of a standard bottle.
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Imperial
A writing paper size measuring 30 × 22 inches, or printing paper measuring 32 × 22 inches.
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Imperial
A card game differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump.
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Imperial
A tuft of hair on the lower lip (so called from its use by Napoleon III).
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Imperial
Of or pertaining to an empire, or to an emperor; as, an imperial government; imperial authority or edict.
The lastThat wore the imperial diadem of Rome.
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Imperial
Belonging to, or suitable to, supreme authority, or one who wields it; royal; sovereign; supreme.
Who, as Ulysses says, opinion crownsWith an imperial voice.
To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free,These are imperial arts, and worthy thee.
He sounds his imperial clarion along the whole line of battle.
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Imperial
Of superior or unusual size or excellence; as, imperial paper; imperial tea, etc.
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Imperial
The tuft of hair on a man's lower lip and chin; - so called from the style of beard of Napoleon III.
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Imperial
Anything of unusual size or excellence, as a large decanter, a kind of large photograph, a large sheet of drawing, printing, or writing paper, etc.
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Imperial
A kind of fine cloth brought into England from Greece. or other Eastern countries, in the Middle Ages.
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Imperial
A game at cards differing from piquet in some minor details, and in having a trump; also, any one of several combinations of cards which score in this game.
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Imperial
Relating to or associated with an empire;
Imperial colony
The imperial gallon was standardized legally throughout the British Empire
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Imperial
Belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler;
Golden age of imperial splendor
Purple tyrant
Regal attire
Treated with royal acclaim
The royal carriage of a stag's head
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Imperial
Demonstrating supreme authority or control.
The king had imperial power over his kingdom.
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Imperial
Pertaining to the British Imperial system of weights and measures.
The beer was sold in imperial pints.
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Imperial
Grand or majestic in appearance or style.
The hotel had an imperial elegance about it.
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Imperial
Of a commanding quality, manner, or aspect.
The conductor had an imperial presence on stage.
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FAQs
Why is it called Imperial?
It's called "Imperial" because it pertains to an empire or emperor.
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What is the pronunciation of Imperial?
Imperial is pronounced as /ɪmˈpɪər.i.əl/.
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What is the root word of Imperial?
The root word is "imperium," which is Latin for "command" or "empire."
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What is the plural form of Imperial?
Adjectives in English don’t change for number, so it remains "Imperial."
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What is the verb form of Imperial?
"Imperial" is primarily an adjective, so it doesn’t have a conventional verb form.
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Which conjunction is used with Imperial?
Any conjunction can be used with "Imperial" based on the sentence structure.
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Is Imperial a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, but context can give it either a positive or negative connotation.
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Which vowel is used before Imperial?
The vowel "I" is used at the beginning of "Imperial."
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What is the singular form of Imperial?
"Imperial" is an adjective and doesn't have a singular or plural form in the same way nouns do.
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Is the Imperial term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in literature.
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Which preposition is used with Imperial?
Various prepositions can be used, such as "of" in "Imperial rule."
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Is Imperial an abstract noun?
No, "Imperial" is primarily an adjective and not a noun.
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Is Imperial a vowel or consonant?
"Imperial" is a word, not a single letter, and contains both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in Imperial?
The second syllable "pe" is stressed in "Imperial."
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What is the opposite of Imperial?
The opposite could be "common" or "ordinary."
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What is the first form of Imperial?
"Imperial" doesn't have verb forms as it's an adjective.
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Which article is used with Imperial?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "Imperial" depending on the context.
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Which determiner is used with Imperial?
Determiners like "this," "that," "an," and "the" can be used with "Imperial."
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How is Imperial used in a sentence?
"The Imperial decree was issued to all provinces of the empire."
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