respiratory — relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrespərətɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The doctor prescribed respiratory therapy after my karaoke marathon left me gasping for breath.
- Wearing a mask helps protect against respiratory droplets during flu season.
- His respiratory rate increased dramatically when he saw his credit card bill.
respiratory
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrespərətɔːri/]
relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration
relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration
In the laboratory, she makes respiratory gear preparatory!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'respirare' meaning 'to breathe,' composed of 're-' (again) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The suffix '-ory' was added to form an adjective meaning 'relating to or affecting respiration.'
Breakdown
re- (again) + spir (breathe) + -atory (relating to, adjective-forming suffix) = respiratory
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor prescribed respiratory therapy after my karaoke marathon left me gasping for breath.”
“Wearing a mask helps protect against respiratory droplets during flu season.”
“His respiratory rate increased dramatically when he saw his credit card bill.”
“The respiratory specialist recommended avoiding polluted areas for better lung health.”
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