|prōfə|sōrēəl, |präf-, -sȯr- adjective
Etymology: Latin professorius of a teacher (from professor ) + English -al
: of, relating to, or possessing qualities thought to resemble those of a professor: as
a. : having the manner or characteristics of a professor : didactic , learned
eminently professorial volume — Ezra Pound
b. : composed of or produced by professors as a body
the professorial board
professorial opinion
c. : relating to the office of professor
professorial duties
• pro·fes·so·ri·al·ly -ēəlē, -li adverb