adj
Meaning 1
That causes or induces sneezing; sternutative.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
sternutatory
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Received-Pronunciation: /stɜːˈnjuː.təˌtɔːɹ.i/
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General-American: /stɝːˈnuː.təˌtɔːɹ.i/
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noun
Meaning 2
Any substance that causes sneezing; a sternutator
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
Meaning 3
tending to cause sneezing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
causing sneezing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- pepper is a sternutatory substance
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Synonyms: sternutative
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noun
Meaning 5
a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sternutator
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: compound, chemical compound
History
Etymology
From Latin sternūtātōrius, from sternuō (“sneeze”).