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ex·pi·ra·to·ry
\ikˈspīrəˌtōrē, ek-, -tȯr-; ˈeksp(ə)rə-, -ri\ adjective
Etymology: probably from expiration, after such pairs as English exploration: exploratory
1. : of, relating to, or employed in the expiration of air from the lungs
< the expiratory muscles >
2. of accent : characterized by variations dependent on variation in force of expiration — compare dynamic, stress accent |