percontatorial en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- pərkŏntətōʹrĭəl (Received-Pronunciation)
- /pəkɒntəˈtɔəɹɪəl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
First attested in 1853; formed from Latin percontātōrius (from percontōr (“to inquire”)) + -al.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Given to or characterised by the asking of questions, especially open-ended ones (percontations).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more percontatorial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most percontatorial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |