liberatory

lib·er·ate

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lib-uh-reyt]
- /ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lib-uh-reyt]
- /ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

Definitions of liberatory word

verb with object liberatory to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage. 1
verb with object liberatory to free (a nation or area) from control by a foreign or oppressive government. 1
verb with object liberatory to free (a group or individual) from social or economic constraints or discrimination, especially arising from traditional role expectations or bias. 1
verb with object liberatory to disengage; set free from combination, as a gas. 1
verb with object liberatory Slang. to steal or take over illegally: The soldiers liberated a consignment of cigarettes. 1
noun liberatory Serving to liberate. 1

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Origin of liberatory

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin līberātus (past participle of līberāre to free), equivalent to līberā- verb stem + -tus past participle suffix. See liberal, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Liberatory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Liberatory

liberatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

liberatory usage trend in Literature

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