retributory
retributory · more retributory · most retributory
Of or relating to retributionOf or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
Meaning
1 sensesOf or relating to retribution; of the nature of retribution; involving retribution or repayment.
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
Origin
Compare Latin retributorius (“worthy of retribution”).Compare Latin retributorius (“worthy of retribution”).
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Forms
more retributory, most retributory| Comparative | more retributory Lesson |
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| Superlative | most retributory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts:retributivevindicatory
- of or relating to or having the nature of retribution:retaliatoryretaliativeretributivevindicatory
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form