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petitionary

/pɪˈtɪʃ.ən.ər.i/

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adjective

/pɪˈtɪʃ.ən.ər.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее 'относящийся к прошению или запросу, или выражающий его'. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An adjective meaning 'of, relating to, or expressing a petition or request.' It is rarely used in modern English.

  1. Of or relating to a petitionC2formal

    Having the nature of or expressing a formal request or appeal.

    ruПросительный

    • The petitionary letter was sent to the city council.
    • Her petitionary tone made the request more compelling.
    • The document had a petitionary character, asking for clemency.

    Synonymsappealingimploringpleadingprecatorysupplicatory

Forms
  • more petitionary comparative form
  • most petitionary superlative form