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sig·​nif·​i·​ca·​to·​ry | \ -kəˌtōrē \

Definition of significatory

: significative names of deities are often significatory of their special powers

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First Known Use of significatory

1579, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for significatory

Late Latin significatorius, from Latin significatus + -orius -ory

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The first known use of significatory was in 1579

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“Significatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significatory. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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