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suspensory

Pronunciation: /səˈspɛns(ə)ri/

Definition of suspensory

adjective

1holding and supporting an organ or part:a suspensory ligament

2relating to the deferral or suspension of an event, action, or legal obligation:a suspensory requirement

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin suspensorius 'used for hanging something up', from Latin suspendere (see suspend)

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Definition of suspensory in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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Susquehanna
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