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commendatory

Commendatory (adj) means serving to commend or compliment; complimentary.

adj
1
Serving to commend or compliment; complimentary.
2
Holding a benefice in commendam.
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Etymology

From commend + -atory.

Rhymes for commendatory

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What is the meaning of commendatory?

"commendatory" (adj) means serving to commend or compliment; complimentary.

What are the different meanings of commendatory?

"commendatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Serving to commend or compliment; complimentary; 2. Holding a benefice in commendam.

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