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Capitulatory (adj) means relating to giving up or surrendering.

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Relating to giving up or surrendering.

"Both the connection between the two bills and the capitulatory nature of the first were publicly and strongly denounced by Khomeini, who saw them as signs of bondage to the United States." — Nikki R. Keddie, Yann Richard (2006)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from capitulate and -ory.

Rhymes for capitulatory

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"capitulatory" (adj) means relating to giving up or surrendering.