exhibitory

[ ig-zib-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ ɪgˈzɪb ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

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adjective

pertaining to or intended for exhibition or display.

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QUIZ YOURSELF ON "WAS" VS. "WERE"!

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Origin of exhibitory

First recorded in 1600–10, exhibitory is from the Late Latin word exhibitōrius relating to showing, displaying. See exhibit, -tory¹