suppletory

[ suhp-li-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

suppletory

/ ˈsʌplɪtərɪ; -trɪ /

1620–30; < Late Latin supplētōrius, equivalent to supplē ( re ) ( suppletion ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Will you not, then, make it the beginning of some of the suppletory arts and stratagems of the spiritual life with yourselves?

Take not offence at the lack of all such suppletory arts and stratagems in thy servant, said poor Wet-eyes.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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