elocutionary en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English elocution Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English elocutionary From elocution + -ary.
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to elocution or to public speaking; rhetorical
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more elocutionary | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most elocutionary | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |