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lacrimatory

lac·ri·ma·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-ruh-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈlæk rə məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of lacrimatory word

  • adjective lacrimatory of, relating to, or causing the shedding of tears. 1
  • noun plural lacrimatory Also called lachrymal. a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch and keep the tears of bereaved friends. 1
  • noun lacrimatory Producing tears; lachrymatory. 1
  • adjective lacrimatory of, causing, or producing tears 0
  • abbreviation LACRIMATORY lachrymatory 0

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Origin of lacrimatory

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; (noun) < Medieval Latin lachrymātōrium, equivalent to lachrymā(re) to shed tears + -tōrium -tory2; (adj.) < Medieval Latin lachrymātōrius, equivalent to lachrymā(re) + -tōrius -tory1; see lachrymal

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Parts of speech for Lacrimatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lacrimatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lacrimatory usage trend in Literature

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