reptatorial

adjective

rep·​ta·​to·​ri·​al
¦reptə¦tōrēəl
variants or reptatory
ˈ⸗⸗ˌtōrē

Word History

Etymology

reptatorial from reptatory + -al; reptatory probably from (assumed) New Latin reptatorius, from Latin reptatus (past participle of reptare to creep) + -orius -ory

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“Reptatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reptatorial. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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