Exhibitory

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtəri/ adjective

Definition

Serving to exhibit, display, or show; relating to or designed for exhibition.

Etymology

From exhibit + -ory (Latin suffix creating adjectives meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to'). The -ory ending is common in English, borrowed from Latin adjective formations.

Kelly Says

The -ory suffix usually creates adjectives that sound formal and somewhat archaic (like 'amatory' or 'oratory'), and 'exhibitory' follows this pattern—it's rarely heard in modern conversation.

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