Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rectory

/ˈɹɛktəɹi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English

Syllables: rec-to-ry
IPA: /ˈɹɛktəɹi/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of certain residences for clergy members.

noun

Any of certain residences for clergy members.

Example Sentences

"It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers."

Etymology

From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: *h₃reǵ-, rectorie, rectoria

Inflected Forms

rectories (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

rectorate benefice curacy curatage parsonage vicarage manse

Synonyms

presbytery parsonage vicarage

Rhymes With

directory trajectory

Questions

How do you pronounce rectory?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɛktəɹi/.
What does rectory mean?: Any of certain residences for clergy members.
Where does rectory come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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