edificatory

[ ih-dif-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ed-uh-fi-key-tuh-ree ]

adjective

1. intended or serving to edify.

Word History and Origins

Origin of edificatory¹

1640–50; < Late Latin aedificātōrius edifying, equivalent to aedificā ( re ) to edify + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

No edificatory remarks are inserted, no reflections, only deeds and striking sayings.

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