respiratory
Translation
respiratory
Examples
He has a respiratory infection.
He has a respiratory infection.
The respiratory system includes the lungs.
The respiratory system includes the lungs.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun relating to breathing He has a respiratory illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathing (as an adjective)
Etymology
Adjective form of 'respiration'. The suffix '-ory' means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'respiration' is breathing, 'respiratory' simply means 'relating to breathing'.