adj
Uncommon
migratory
meye-GRAY-tuh-ree
Migratory (adj) means relating to, or given to, migrating from place to place. Example: “Many migratory birds pass through this wetland every spring.”
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Relating to, or given to, migrating from place to place.
"Many migratory birds pass through this wetland every spring."
How to use migratory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes animals (or people) that regularly move between places, especially with the seasons.
Common pairings
migratory birds
migratory patterns
migratory species
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Etymology
From Latin migratorius, related to migrare ("to migrate").
Synonyms
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nonmigratory
sedentary
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What does “migratory” mean?
The word “migratory” means relating to, or given to, migrating from place to place. In plain terms, describes animals (or people) that regularly move between places, especially with the seasons.
How do you pronounce “migratory”?
“Migratory” is pronounced meye-GRAY-tuh-ree (/ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “migratory” in a sentence?
Here is “migratory” used in a sentence: “Many migratory birds pass through this wetland every spring.”
What is the opposite of “migratory”?
The opposite of “migratory” — its antonyms — is sedentary.
What part of speech is “migratory”?
“Migratory” is an adjective.
Where does the word “migratory” come from?
The word “migratory” comes from Latin. From Latin migratorius, related to migrare ("to migrate").
Is “migratory” a common word?
“Migratory” is an uncommon word in modern English.
