clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Of or relating to clerks or their work.‘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.’ — 1899 •Of or relating to the clergy. noun2 •A member of the clergy. •[in the plural] (informal) Clerical garments. formsclericals