condominial

8.4

Relating to a building where people own their homes but share common areas

adjective
/ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəl/

Specialized

: condominial

Individuals will be more likely to live in large condominial developments, for instance, if such decisions hold the promise of reducing their water bill.

Examples

We expect that bargaining costs will be a significant issue only for very large users, such as large businesses or perhaps condominial developments that buy their water services collectively.

Academic text (1998)
She decided to invest in a condominial property to enjoy the benefits of ownership without the upkeep of a single-family house.
Many young professionals prefer condominial living because it offers a blend of community and convenience.
The condominial concept encourages shared responsibility among residents for maintenance and amenities.

Synonyms

multifamily

vscondominial

3 3.5

A building that has separate homes for more than one family

focuses on shared ownership and common property rather than who lives there

Surface Forms

condominial positive

Morphology

condominial = condominium (transparent) = condominium + ial

The suffix '-ial' forms an adjective meaning 'relating to', making the transformation from 'condominium' to 'condominial' straightforward.

Etymology

The word condominial comes from the same parts as condominium: con- meaning 'together' and dominium meaning 'ownership', as in dominion. So, condominial means it is about shared property or shared ownership, for example the rules or management of a condo.