salivary
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /səˈlaɪvəri/
KK: /səˈlaɪvəri/
adjective
Definition
Related to the glands that produce saliva or to the saliva itself.
Example
The salivary glands help in the digestion of food by producing saliva.
Conversation
Did you know that there are different types of salivary glands in our mouth?
Really? I had no idea there were more than one.
Yeah, they help produce saliva for digestion.
That's fascinating! I guess they play a big role in how we eat.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
salivary
glandular
secretory
Antonyms
dry
dehydrated
arid
Root Explanation
Salivary → It is formed from "saliva" (from Latin *saliva*, meaning the fluid produced in the mouth) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to or connected with). The word "salivary" refers to something that is related to or connected with saliva.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'saliva' which refers to the fluid in your mouth, and remember that 'salivary' means something related to that fluid.
Visually Confused Words
salary
salvatory
slivery
saltary
olivary
calvary
alveary