assentatory
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/əˈsɛntətəri/
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/əˈsɛntət(ə)ri/
showing or giving assent
Etymology
'assentatory' originates from English, formed from the noun 'assent' and the adjectival suffix '-atory'.
'assent' comes from Latin 'assentire' via Old French 'assentir' into Middle English 'assenten', and later the adjectival form developed into modern English 'assentatory'.
Initially related to the verb sense 'to agree or feel assent' (from Latin 'assentire'), but over time it evolved into the adjectival meaning 'pertaining to or expressing assent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressing or inclined to give assent; approving or consenting.
The committee's assentatory nods suggested they were ready to approve the proposal.
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Last updated: 2025/11/02 07:42