vomitory Meaning & Definition
What Does Vomitory Mean?
As a noun, vomitory means The entrance into a theater or other large public venue, where masses of people are disgorged into the stands; a vomitorium. It can also mean A substance that induces vomiting; an emetic. As an adjective, it means Inducing vomiting; emetic. As an adjective, it means (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing vomiting; emetic.
Vomitory in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | vomitive |
| Plural | vomitories |
| Comparative / superlative | more vomitory, most vomitory |
Vomitory Definition (Noun)
- The entrance into a theater or other large public venue, where masses of people are disgorged into the stands; a vomitorium
- A substance that induces vomiting; an emetic
Vomitory as an Adjective
- Inducing vomiting; emetic
Adjective
- (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing vomiting; emetic
Synonyms of Vomitory
Vomitory synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
vomitory (plural vomitories)
vomitory (comparative more vomitory, superlative most vomitory)
Origin of Vomitory
From Latin vomitōrium, early 17th c.
Vomitory: Your Questions Answered
Is vomitory a noun or an adjective?
Vomitory is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for vomitory?
Words with a similar meaning to vomitory include vomitive. See the full list of vomitory synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of vomitory?
The plural of vomitory is vomitories.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vomitory?
The comparative form is more vomitory and the superlative form is most vomitory.