advisory
Translation
advisory, consultative, warning, bulletin
Examples
The committee has an advisory role.
The committee has an advisory role.
A storm advisory was issued for the coast.
A storm advisory was issued for the coast.
Grammar Patterns
an advisory ((noun)) describing something that gives advice The committee has an advisory role.
a/an ((type)) advisory an official warning or bulletin A storm advisory was issued.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consultative, recommending (adjective); warning, bulletin (noun)
Etymology
From 'advise' + '-ory', an adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'serving for'.
Memory Tips
Something that is advis**ory** has the quality of giving advice. The '-ory' suffix often indicates a function or quality.