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sternutatory

sternutatory

9.9
Causing sneezing when breathed in
  • adjective
  • /ˌstɜrnjuˈtætəri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : esternutatorio
  • The sternutatory powder made everyone in the room sneeze.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that the powder was highly sternutatory and should not be inhaled.

  • Historically, some plants with sternutatory properties were used to clear nasal passages.

  • Exposure to certain sternutatory chemicals can trigger violent sneezing fits.

  • I can't believe how sternutatory that substance is!

  • The doctor explained that the powder was highly sternutatory and should not be inhaled.

  • Exposure to certain sternutatory chemicals can trigger violent sneezing fits.

  • The sternutatory powder made everyone in the room sneeze.

Synonyms

sternutative
vssternutatory
  • Specialized
9.9

Causes someone to sneeze when they breathe it in

is likely to cause sneezing rather than always causing it

Surface Forms

sternutatory positive

Morphology

sternutatory = sternutation (opaque) = sternut + atory

The adjective is formed by the regular suffix '-atory' from the noun 'sternutation', but the base noun is specialized and uncommon for average learners.

Etymology

The word sternutatory comes from the old Latin verb sternutare, which means 'to sneeze'. So, something called sternutatory is likely to make you sneeze, like strong pepper or dust.