redemptory

re·demp·to·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-demp-tuh-ree]
- /rɪˈdɛmp tə ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-demp-tuh-ree]
- /rɪˈdɛmp tə ri/

Definitions of redemptory word

adjective redemptory of or relating to redemption; redemptive. 1
adjective redemptory redeeming; saving: a redemptory act. 1

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Origin of redemptory

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; redempt(ion) + -ory1

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Parts of speech for Redemptory

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Redemptory

redemptory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

redemptory usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for redemptory

adjective redemptory

wasting — not used or in use: waste energy; waste talents.

Just one Antonym for redemptory