Aspiratory

/æˈspaɪrətɔːri/ adjective

Relating to or involving aspiration; having the quality of breathing in or drawing in air, gas, or liquid.

From 'aspire' (Latin 'aspirare') + '-ory' (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to or characterized by'). The suffix '-ory' comes from Latin and creates adjectives describing function or nature.

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