Agitatorial

/ˌædʒɪtəˈtɔːriəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an agitator or the work of agitation.

Etymology

From 'agitator' (one who agitates) plus the suffix '-ial' (from Latin '-ialis'). This suffix is similar to '-al' but often appears in more formal or specialized adjectives derived from agent nouns (people).

Kelly Says

The distinction between 'agitational' (relating to agitation as an action) and 'agitatorial' (relating to an agitator as a person) is subtle but real—'agitatorial' specifically brings the human element front and center.

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