Divulgatory

/dɪˈvʌlɡətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or serving to reveal, disclose, or make something public.

Etymology

From Latin divulgare + -ory (suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to'). The -ory suffix is used in English to create adjectives that describe the nature or purpose of something.

Kelly Says

Divulgatory is the adjectival form, so you might say 'a divulgatory statement' to mean a statement that's meant to reveal something—it's the kind of word that sounds more impressive in a courtroom or academic setting than just saying 'revealing.'

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