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clas·si·fi·ca·to·ry \ˈklasəfə̇kəˌtōrē, klaˈsif-, esp Brit ˈklasifiˌkātəri\ adjective Etymology: from classify, after such pairs as English justify: justificatory 1. : relating to or involving classification : tending or designed to classify : taxonomic 2. ethnology a. : characterized by a small number of kinship terms grouping in one kinship name class not only lineal relatives but also collateral relatives and even individuals having only a remote genetic relationship or none — compare descriptive b. : included in a name class in a system of this kind |