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- [klas-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of classificatory word
- noun classificatory the act of classifying. 1
- noun classificatory the result of classifying or being classified. 1
- noun classificatory one of the groups or classes into which things may be or have been classified. 1
- noun classificatory Biology. the assignment of organisms to groups within a system of categories distinguished by structure, origin, etc. The usual series of categories is phylum (or, especially in botany, division), class, order, family, genus, species, and variety. 1
- noun classificatory the category, as restricted, confidential, secret, or top secret, to which information, a document, etc., is assigned, as by a government or military agency, based on the degree of protection considered necessary to safeguard it from unauthorized use. 1
- noun classificatory Library Science. any of various systems for arranging books and other materials, especially according to subject or format. 1
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Origin of classificatory
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Latin classi(s) class + -fication
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Parts of speech for Classificatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
classificatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
classificatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for classificatory
adj classificatory
- detailed — A detailed report or plan contains a lot of details.
- vivid — strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.: a vivid green.
- illuminating — to enlighten, as with knowledge.
- pictorial — pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
- definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
adjective classificatory
- characterising — Present participle of characterise.
- characterizing — Present participle of characterize.
Antonyms for classificatory
adj classificatory
- confusing — Something that is confusing makes it difficult for people to know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- cursory — A cursory glance or examination is a brief one in which you do not pay much attention to detail.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- undescriptive — having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay.
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