admonitory

Meanings

• adjective

  Serving as a warning or reminder; cautionary.

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Variants

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admonitorily , admonitory

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'worthy of warning,' from Latin admonitus, past participle of admonere 'to warn'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'admonitory' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Rome, the goddess Minerva was considered the goddess of wisdom and warnings. She was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized wisdom and the warning cry of the owl.

3. The term 'admonitory judgment' is used in Scots law to refer to a judgment that warns a party of the consequences of their actions, but does not order them to do anything specific.

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Related Concepts

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1. warning: A message or signal that alerts someone to danger, risk, or potential problems.

2. caution: A call for care or prudence in order to avoid danger or risk.

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Culture

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The term 'admonitory' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law. In literature, it is often used to describe a character or situation that serves as a warning or caution. In law, an admonitory judgment is a judgment that warns a party of the consequences of their actions.

How to Memorize "admonitory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving a warning or a sign that reads 'Caution'.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'admonitory' comes from the Latin word 'admonere,' which means 'to warn'.

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