Impetrative

//ɪmˈpɛtɹətɪv// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the nature of impetration; getting, or tending to get, by entreaty. not-comparable, obsolete

    "prayers, which were most perfect and impetrative"

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impetratory

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"prayers, which were most perfect and impetrative"

Etymology

Latin impetrativus (“obtained by entreaty”).

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