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- [dih-klar-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈklær ə tɪv/
- /dɪˈklærətərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-klar-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈklær ə tɪv/
Definitions of declaratory word
- adjective declaratory (of a statute) stating the existing law on a particular subject; explanatory 3
- adjective declaratory (of a decree or judgment) stating the rights of the parties without specifying the action to be taken 3
- abbreviation DECLARATORY declarative 3
- adjective declaratory serving to declare, make known, or explain: a declarative statement. 1
- noun declaratory Serving to declare or explain. 1
- adjective declaratory stating or announcing sth 1
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Origin of declaratory
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin dēclārātīvus explanatory, equivalent to dēclārāt(us) (see declaration) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Declaratory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
declaratory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
declaratory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for declaratory
adj declaratory
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- descriptive — Descriptive language or writing indicates what someone or something is like.
- declarative — making a statement or assertion
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