| 释义 |
re·spon·so·ry
I. \rə̇ˈspän(t)sərē, rēˈs-, -ri\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin responsorium, from Latin responsus (past participle of respondēre to answer) + -orium -ory — more at respond
: a liturgical response; especially : an anthem that is sung or said after or during a lection
II. adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin responsorius, from Latin responsus + -orius -ory
obsolete : relating to or constituting an answer : answering, responsive |