How Do You Spell DELETORY?

Pronunciation: [dɪlˈɛtəɹˌi] (IPA)

Deletory is spelled with a "d" followed by a "e" pronounced as "ee," then "l" and "e" again pronounced as "eh," and finally "tory" pronounced as "tuh-ree." The word is rarely used and means "serving to delete or remove." The spelling of this word can be tricky due to the uncommon use of "l" and "e" together, which can be easily mistaken with "e" used in "delete." However, mastering the spelling of less common words can improve overall literacy and communication.

DELETORY Meaning and Definition

1. Deletory is an adjective that is derived from the noun "deleterious," which means harmful or destructive. However, "deletory" has a more specialized usage and refers specifically to something that has the power or capability to delete or erase.

   In the context of modern technology, "deletory" may describe a program, command, or function that is designed to permanently remove or eliminate data or files from a computer or digital storage device. Such a feature can be useful in ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information. For example, a software utility with a "deletory" function may be employed to securely erase all traces of a file beyond recovery, preventing it from falling into the wrong hands.

   Outside the realm of technology, "deletory" may also have a figurative use to describe actions, behaviors, or consequences that effectively erase, negate, or undo something. In this sense, it suggests a destructive or undoing power. For instance, one might use "deletory" to describe a statement or decision that completely nullifies previous agreements or arrangements.

   Overall, "deletory" carries a connotation of removal, destruction, or erasure, whether in the literal sense of electronic data or in reference to actions that nullify or undo.

Common Misspellings for DELETORY

• seletory
• xeletory
• celetory
• feletory
• reletory
• eeletory
• dwletory
• dsletory
• ddletory
• drletory
• d4letory
• d3letory
• deketory
• depetory
• deoetory
• delwtory
• delstory
• deldtory
• delrtory

Etymology of DELETORY

The word "deletory" is derived from the Latin word "deletorius", which itself comes from the verb "deletere", meaning "to destroy". In Latin, "deletere" is derived from the combined form of "de-" (denoting reversal or removal) and "lete" (meaning "to destroy"). Therefore, "deletory" ultimately suggests an action or capability to cause destruction or removal.

Similar spelling words for DELETORY

• doilter,
• DELATURA,
• tilter,
• toiletry,
• dillwater,
• delaitre,
• Tullidora,
• tuladhar,
• daltrey,
• dilatary,
• Teiltree,
• dilater,
• Delator,
• Deletery,
• deltora,
• HTTLHTTR,
• delta ray,
• Diluter,
• delatorre,
• Thesaurus:toiletry,
• tolter,
• delatour,
• tailwater,
• DELTAOR,
• dilatory,
• dolder,
• Deluder,
• daltry,
• Delighter,
• dilator,
• dilutor,
• dildar,
• deltoro,
• ttultr,
• DLDR,
• HTLTR,
• delater,
• dhauladhar,
• daalder,
• Dielytra,
• Vaso-dilator,
• deleter,
• daldry.