hortatory

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French hortatoire, from Latin hortor (“encourage”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhɔːtətəɹi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɔɹtətɔɹi/ === Adjective === hortatory (comparative more hortatory, superlative most hortatory) Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging. Synonyms: exhortatory, inciting, protreptic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === hortatory (plural hortatories) Exhortation or advice; incitement; encouragement. That which exhorts, incites, or encourages.