1. relating to or contained in archives or records
2. designed for long-term storage and preservation
Usage: often used with materials or storage methods

Examples

• The library’s archival collection includes rare manuscripts from the 18th century.
• Researchers spent months examining archival footage of the historic event.
• She used archival paper to ensure her artwork would last for generations.
• The museum’s archival storage maintains constant temperature and humidity.
• Archival records revealed new information about the town’s founding.
• The photographer printed his best work on archival-quality paper.