adjuratory

adjective

ad·​jur·​a·​to·​ry ə-ˈju̇r-ə-ˌtȯr-ē  -ˈjər- 

ˈa-jər-

: having the characteristics of an adjuration : containing a solemn charge or appeal : suited to adjuration

adjuratory terms

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Late Latin adjūrātōrius, from Latin adjūrāre "to adjure" + -tōrius, adjective suffix

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for adjuratory

• accusatory
• admonitory
• ambulatory
• amendatory
• celebratory
• circulatory
• combinatory
• commendatory
• compensatory
• condemnatory
• confirmatory
• confiscatory