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respiratory

/ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔːɹi/
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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or used in breathing or the organs of respiration.

Example

"High levels of air pollution can aggravate chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma."

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• Rhymes for respiratory

• Nearby Words

respirate
respiration
respirator
respiratory
respire
respite
respond

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from Latin 'respirat-', the past participial stem of 'respirare' (to breathe out or breathe again), combined with the relational suffix '-ory'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Respiratory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/respiratory
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