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invitatory

adjective
in·vi·ta·to·ry | \ in-ˈvī-tə-ˌtȯr-ē \

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

First Known Use of invitatory

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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invitant

invitation

invitational

invitatory

invite

invitee

invitement

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