tutelar en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtuːtəlɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈtjuːtələ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin tūtelāris, from tūtēla (“tutelage, guardianship; dependent, client”) + -āris (suffix used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to).
Meanings
- Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more tutelar | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most tutelar | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |