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- [ri-spon-suh-ree]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə ri/
- /rɪspˈɒnsəri/
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- [ri-spon-suh-ree]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə ri/
Definitions of responsory word
- noun plural responsory an anthem sung after a lection by a soloist and choir alternately. 1
- noun responsory an anthem or chant consisting of versicles and responses and recited or sung after a lesson in a church service 0
- noun responsory a responsive verse or set of verses, esp. from the Psalms, used as in the Divine Office 0
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Origin of responsory
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin respōnsōrium, equivalent to Latin respond(ēre) to respond + -tōrium -tory2, with dt > s
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Parts of speech for Responsory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
responsory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% 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.
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