annotatory
|an-no-ta-to-ry|
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/əˈnɑːtətɔːri/
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/əˈnɒtət(ə)ri/
serving to add notes
Etymology
'annotatory' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'annotare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'notare' meant 'to mark or note'.
'annotatory' changed from the Medieval/Neo-Latin adjective 'annotatorius' (from Latin 'annotare') and entered English as 'annotatory' via Late Middle English/Modern usage.
Initially, it meant 'relating to making notes or markings', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'serving to annotate; containing explanatory notes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
serving to annotate; relating to or containing annotations or explanatory notes.
The edition included an annotatory preface that explained the translator's choices.
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Last updated: 2025/08/16 09:22