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in·vi·ta·to·ry I. \ə̇nˈvīd.əˌtōrē\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin invitatorius, from Latin invitatus (past participle of invitare) + -orius -ory : containing an invitation < a brief invitatory note > < invitatory psalm > II. noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin invitatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of invitatorius, adjective : any of various liturgical forms of invitation used in churh services < common invitatories are the Venite and Psalm 95 > |