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单词 operatory
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Definition of operatory in English:

operatory

noun ˌɒpəˈreɪt(ə)ri
  • Chiefly US. A dentist's surgery.

adjective ˌɒpəˈreɪt(ə)ri
  • 1Capable of producing an effect; effectual; concerned with action, practical.

  • 2Psychology= "operational".

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin operatorium workshop, use as noun of neuter singular of operatorius operatory
mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556), archbishop of Canterbury. From post-classical Latin operatorius efficacious (Vetus Latina) from classical Latin operāt-, past participial stem of operārī + -ōrius. With operatory word compare post-classical Latin verbum operatorium (Vetus Latina).

 
 

Definition of operatory in US English:

operatory

nounˌɒpəˈreɪt(ə)ri
  • Chiefly US. A dentist's surgery.

adjectiveˌɒpəˈreɪt(ə)ri
  • 1Capable of producing an effect; effectual; concerned with action, practical.

  • 2Psychology= "operational".

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin operatorium workshop, use as noun of neuter singular of operatorius operatory<br>mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556), archbishop of Canterbury. From post-classical Latin operatorius efficacious (Vetus Latina) from classical Latin operāt-, past participial stem of operārī + -ōrius. With operatory word compare post-classical Latin verbum operatorium (Vetus Latina).

 
 
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