How Do You Spell MIGRATORY?

Pronunciation: [ma͡ɪɡɹˈatəɹˌi] (IPA)

Migratory is a 9-letter word that is pronounced as /maɪˈɡreɪ.tər.i/. The spelling of this word follows the standard English spelling rules where "i" before "g" says /aɪ/ (as in "light") and "o" before "r" says /ɔ/ (as in "or"). The word migratory means "moving from one place to another, especially regularly or seasonally," and is commonly used to describe animals that travel long distances during their seasonal movements, such as birds and whales.

MIGRATORY Meaning and Definition

1. Migratory is an adjective that describes the characteristic or behavior of an animal, bird, or fish that regularly moves from one place to another, typically from one region or habitat to another, often in search of favorable conditions, food, or breeding grounds. This term can also refer to the act of moving or the pattern of movement itself.

   In the context of animals, migratory species often have specific migration patterns that they follow seasonally, covering vast distances and sometimes crossing barriers such as oceans or mountains. These movements are usually driven by changes in climate, availability of resources, or the need to reproduce. Examples of migratory animals include whales that travel great distances to mating or feeding areas, birds that migrate south for the winter to find warmer climates and abundant food sources, or even certain species of fish that migrate up rivers to spawn.

   The migratory behavior of animals can have significant ecological impacts, such as facilitating the dispersal of nutrients, aiding in pollination processes, or enabling the survival of species in different areas. The study of migration patterns and mechanisms is a fundamental aspect of animal ecology and conservation biology.

   In a broader sense, migratory can also describe human populations or communities that reside or work temporarily in different locations, often due to work, economic reasons, or changing seasons. These individuals or groups move from place to place, usually for specific periods, before returning to their original settlement or seeking new opportunities elsewhere.

2. Accustomed to migrate; passing from one climate to another; roving.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MIGRATORY *

• migatory 50%
• migraory 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for MIGRATORY

• migraters
• degratory
• migritory
• migraton
• migartory
• morratory
• Migratary

Etymology of MIGRATORY

The word "migratory" is derived from the Latin word "migratorius", which is derived from the verb "migrare" meaning "to migrate" or "to move from one place to another". The Latin word "migratorius" gave rise to the Old French "migratoire", which evolved into the Middle English term "migratorie". Eventually, it became the modern English word "migratory", still carrying the meaning of movement or relating to migration.

Similar spelling words for MIGRATORY

• migrational,
• migrator,
• mcwherter,
• mcgruder,
• mcartor,
• misread,
• mcwhirter,
• migrate,
• macwhirter,
• mcwhorter,
• mcworter,
• mccarter,
• migration,
• magruder,
• non-migratory,
• MCRDR,
• trans-migratory.