Word of the Day: Precatory

Can you pronounce precatory?

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By adjective 1. Relating to or expressing a wish or request. 2. (In a will) Expressing a wish or intention of the testator. "The precatory letter requested donations for a worthy cause." "Anne's grandmother's will contained the precatory hope that Anne would inherit her porcelain collection." "Our school dress code is precatory and isn't strictly enforced." Today's Word Brought to You By Tackle Your Credit Card Debt With 0% Interest Into 2025 If you have outstanding credit card debt, getting a new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Our credit card experts identified top credit cards that are perfect for anyone looking to pay down debt and not add to it! Click through to see what all the hype is about. Learn More Latin, mid-17th century This word comes from the late Latin "precatorius," which stems from "precat-," meaning "prayed." As children, many of us may have made some precatory statements while gazing up at the stars. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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