Collocatory

/kəˈlɒkətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the nature of collocation; describing the placement of things together.

Etymology

From Latin 'collocatorius,' an adjective form related to 'collocare.' Less common than 'collocational,' this is a more formal variant.

Kelly Says

Unlike 'collocational' which linguists use constantly, 'collocatory' is almost obsolete in modern usage—a perfect example of how language naturally selects one variant over another based on utility.

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