ˈklasəfə̇kəˌtōrē, klaˈsif-, esp Brit ˈklasifiˌkātəri adjective
Etymology: from classify, after such pairs as English justify: justificatory
1. : relating to or involving classification : tending or designed to classify : taxonomic
2. ethnology
a. : characterized by a small number of kinship terms grouping in one kinship name class not only lineal relatives but also collateral relatives and even individuals having only a remote genetic relationship or none — compare descriptive
b. : included in a name class in a system of this kind