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clamatorial

clamatorial

9.9
Relating to birds that sit on branches and make loud calls
  • adjective
  • /klæməˈtɔːriəl/
  • Archaic
: clamatorial
  • The clamatorial birds are known for their distinct and loud calls that can be heard from far away.

Examples

  • The clamatorial birds are known for their resonant voices.

  • The clamatorial species are known for their vibrant calls.

  • Ornithologists debated over the evolutionary relationships of clamatorial species.

  • Several families once classified as clamatorial have been reassigned under modern taxonomy.

  • Researchers studied the clamatorial habits of these birds.

  • Ornithologists have observed that clamatorial species communicate using a variety of vocalizations.

  • Many clamatorial birds are found in tropical regions, where their calls add to the rich soundscape of the forest.

Surface Forms

clamatorial positive

Morphology

clamatorial = clamator + ial

Formed from a Latin taxonomic/root form ('clamator'/'Clamatores') plus the adjectival suffix '-ial'; the root is not a productive or recognizable English base, so learners cannot derive the meaning from known English morphemes.

Etymology

Clamatorial comes from the Latin root clamare 'to shout' and from clamator 'shouter', the same root as the English word clamor. So clamatorial describes birds that make loud, shouting calls.