invitatory

Definition of Invitatory in English :

1. invitatory

conveying an invitation

Example Sentences:
'a brief invitatory note'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Invitatory

adjective

1.

serving as or conveying an invitation

noun plural -tories

2.

any of various invitations to prayer, such as Psalm 95 in a religious service

adjective

1.

containing an invitation

nounWord forms: plural inˈvitaˌtories

2.

a form of invitation used in worship as a call to prayer or praise; esp., Ps. 95 (94 in the Douay)

n. pl. in·vi·ta·to·ries

A psalm or other piece sung as an invitation to prayer in church services, especially at the opening of matins in the Roman office.

adj.

Constituting or containing an invitation.