ADVISORY

advisory, consultative, consultatory, consultive

(adjective) giving advice; “an advisory memorandum”; “his function was purely consultative”

advisory

(noun) an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat; “a frost advisory”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

advisory (comparative more advisory, superlative most advisory)

Able to give advice.

Containing advice; advising.

Noun

advisory (plural advisories)

A warning.

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*vi"so*ry, a.

Definition: Having power to advise; containing advice; as, an advisory council; their opinion is merely advisory. The General Association has a general advisory superintendence over all the ministers and churches. Trumbull.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 November 2024

ONCHOCERCIASIS

(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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