Detractory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈtɹæktəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Detractory is an adjective meaning (now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
Meaning
(now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
Example Sentences
For this is not only derogatory unto the wisdom of God, who hath proposed the World unto out knowledge, and thereby the notion of Himself; but also detractory unto the intellect, and sense of man expressedly disposed for that inquisition.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include detractive, denigratory, depreciating, depletory, derogant, depreciative.
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