Definition

Related to the process of removing offensive or inappropriate content from a text or material.

Example

The editor made expurgatorial changes to the manuscript to ensure it was suitable for all audiences.

Conversation

Have you read that new book that had some expurgatorial edits done to it?

Yeah, I noticed some parts were missing that were in the original version.

I wonder why they felt the need to make those expurgatorial changes.

Maybe they wanted to make it more suitable for younger readers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expurgatorial → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "purgare" (meaning to cleanse or purify) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "expurgatorial" refers to something that relates to the act of cleansing or purifying, especially in the context of removing objectionable content.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cleansing' ('purgare') something 'out' ('ex-') — that's why expurgatorial means relating to the act of cleansing or purifying.

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