invitatory
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈvaɪtəˌtɔri/
KK: /ɪnˈvaɪtəˌtɔri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or serving as an invitation.
Example
The invitatory prayer is often used to welcome participants to the service.
Conversation
Did you see the invitatory email about the party this weekend?
Yeah, I got it! I'm excited to go.
I think it really set the mood for the event.
Definitely! It makes me want to attend even more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inviting
welcome
enticing
Antonyms
repelling
uninviting
off-putting
noun
Definition
A song or text used in church services to invite people to pray, often sung at the beginning of morning prayers.
Example
The choir sang an invitatory to welcome the congregation to the service.
Conversation
Did you hear the invitatory at church last Sunday?
Yeah, it was really beautiful and set the tone for the service.
I love how it invites everyone to reflect together.
Root Explanation
Invitatory is formed from "invitare" (meaning to invite) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word refers to something that is related to or characterized by an invitation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'inviting' someone — 'invitare' means to invite, and '-ory' indicates it relates to invitations.
Visually Confused Words
initiatory
initiator
initiatorily
irritatory
invocatory
innovatory
indicatory
divinatory