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piscatory

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈpɪs.kə.tɔː.ri/

KK: /ˈpɪs.kəˌtɔː.ri/

adjective
Definition

Relating to fish or fishing activities.


Example

The piscatory traditions of the region are celebrated during the annual fishing festival.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new piscatory festival by the lake?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like a lot of fun.
Sloth A
I think it would be great to see all the different fishing techniques.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Plus, I love trying out fresh fish dishes.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fishing
aquatic
marine
Antonyms
terrestrial
nonfishing
landbased
Root Explanation

Piscatory → It is formed from "piscis" (meaning fish) and the suffix "-atory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "piscatory" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of fishing or fish.

Memory Tip

Think of 'piscis' which means fish, and remember that 'piscatory' relates to anything concerning fishing or fish.

Visually Confused Words
expiscatory
expiscator
plicator
replicatory
predicatory
picary
explicatory
dislocatory
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