invitatory

adjective

in·vi·ta·to·ry | \in-ˈvī-tə-ˌtȯr-ē

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Definition of invitatory

(Entry 1 of 2)

: containing an invitation

invitatory

noun

plural invitatories

Definition of invitatory (Entry 2 of 2)

: an invitatory psalm or antiphon

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