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communicatory

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtəri/

KK: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtəri/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the act of sharing or exchanging information or ideas with others.


Example

The communicatory skills of the teacher helped students understand the complex topic better.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about different styles of writing, and I found the term communicatory techniques interesting.
Sloth B
Oh really? What do they mean by that?
Sloth A
They refer to methods that help convey information clearly.
Sloth B
That sounds useful, especially for effective communication!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
informative
expressive
transmissive
Antonyms
uncommunicative
silent
reticent
Root Explanation

Communicatory → It is formed from "communicare" (meaning to share or make common) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "communicatory" refers to something that is related to or characterized by communication or sharing information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharing' ('communicare') and remember that 'communicatory' means relating to the act of sharing information.

Visually Confused Words
excommunicatory
excommunicator
intercommunicator
confiscatory
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