As adjectives the difference between clerical and supportive
is that clerical is of or relating to clerks or their work while supportive is providing support.
As a noun clerical
is a member of the clergy.
clerical
English
Adjective
(-)
of or relating to clerks or their work
* 1899 ,
*:‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’
of or relating to the clergy
Derived terms
* clerical collar
* clerical error
* clerical marriage
Related terms
* clergy
* clergyman
* cleric
* clerk
Noun
(
en noun)
A member of the clergy.
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supportive
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Providing support.
- I had a very supportive coach who helped me.
Antonyms
* unsupportive
