res·pi·ra·to·ry
 respiratory
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- pronunciation:
- re
sp
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to
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having to do with or used in the act of breathing.
The lungs are part of the respiratory system. |
The word respiratory
contains the following parts:
spir, spiro
Latin
root
that means
breathe
Example words:
aspiration,
aspire,
conspiracy,
conspire,
expire,
inspiration,
inspire,
perspiration,
perspire,
respiration,
respiratory,
spirit,
spiritual,
transpire
-ory, -atory2
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means
serving to, pertaining to
More about this word part:
The suffix -ory
, -atory2 attaches to Latin verb roots to form adjectives. Adjectives ending in "-atory
" tend to have corresponding verbs ending in "-ate" (congratulatory: congratulate).
Example words: