Communicatory

/kəˈmjuːnɪkətəri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or serving as a means of communication; intended to convey meaning or information.

Etymology

From Latin 'communicatorius' (of sharing). Rare in modern English, largely replaced by 'communicative.'

Kelly Says

This is an archaic variant of 'communicative'—most linguists would note its disappearance as 'communicatory' had too many syllables and sounded too formal, so English speakers naturally selected the simpler 'communicative.'

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