conspiratorial
|con-spir-a-to-ri-al|
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/kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːriəl/
secretive plotting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conspiratorial' originates from the Latin word 'conspirare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe.'
Historical Evolution
'conspirare' transformed into the Old French word 'conspirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conspire,' from which 'conspiratorial' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to breathe together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a secret plan.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.
They exchanged conspiratorial glances during the meeting.
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