Definition

Relating to the process of removing harmful or offensive content from a text or material.

Example

The expurgatory edits made the book suitable for younger readers.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the expurgatory edits in classic literature?

Yeah, I found it really interesting how they change the meaning.

I never knew they did that to make it more acceptable for readers.

It's surprising how much context can shift with those expurgatory choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Expurgatory → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "purgare" (meaning to cleanse or purify). The word refers to the act of cleansing or removing something undesirable, often in a moral or spiritual context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cleansing' something 'out' — 'ex-' means out, and 'purgare' means to cleanse. This helps you remember that expurgatory relates to the act of removing impurities.

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