CLASSIFICATORY


Meaning of CLASSIFICATORY in English

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.