invitatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite conveying an invitation
    • a brief invitatory note

WordNet

In*vi"ta*to*ry adjective
Etymology
L. invitatorius: cf. F. invitatoire.
Definitions
  1. Using or containing invitations.
    The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm. Hook.
In*vi"ta*to*ry noun
Etymology
LL. invitatorium: cf. F. invitatoire.
Wordforms
plural Invitatories
Definitions
  1. That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.

Webster 1913