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- [mawr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒ.rə.tə.rɪ/
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- [mawr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moratory word
- adjective moratory authorizing delay of payment: a moratory law. 1
- noun moratory (legal, finance) Pertaining to delay of payment or fulfilment of an obligation, as in \"moratory interest\". 1
- adjective moratory delaying or postponing; esp., designating or of a law authorizing a moratorium 0
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Origin of moratory
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < Late Latin morātōrius dilatory, equivalent to morā(rī) to delay; see mora + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Moratory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moratory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
moratory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moratory
adj moratory
- backward — A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
- delaying — to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- laggard — a person or thing that lags; lingerer; loiterer.
- late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
adjective moratory
- procrastinating — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
- dallying — Present participle of dally.
Antonyms for moratory
adj moratory
- diligent — constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
- eager — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- hard-working — industrious; zealous: a hardworking family man.
- ready — completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.
adjective moratory
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
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