Usage and Pronunciation of accipitrary

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Overview Meanings Pronunciation Usage Practice

accipitrary

/ækˈsɪpɪtrəri/
Noun Ornithological term

Basic definition: Relating to or resembling hawks; falconry

Etymology: From Latin "accipiter" meaning hawk

📚 Core Meanings

Ornithological term

Pertaining to birds of prey, especially hawks

Accipitrary birds have keen eyesight.
Hawk-like birds have keen eyesight.
Ornithology

Falconry context

Related to the practice of training hawks

The accipitrary art dates back centuries.
The falconry art dates back centuries.
Falconry

Descriptive usage

Having hawk-like characteristics

His accipitrary gaze was intimidating.
His hawk-like gaze was intimidating.
Descriptive

"accipitrary" is a specialized ornithological term, primarily used in academic and falconry contexts. While uncommon in daily usage, it's important in avian studies and historical texts.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The accipitrary features of the bird were remarkable.

Few people practice accipitrary sports today.

This accipitrary manual was written in the 15th century.

Translation

The hawk-like features of the bird were remarkable.

Few people practice falconry sports today.

This falconry manual was written in the 15th century.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ækˈsɪpɪtrəri/

ak-SIP-i-truh-ree (stress on "SIP")

American Pronunciation

/ækˈsɪpɪtrɛri/

ak-SIP-i-treh-ree (stress on "SIP")

Pronunciation Key:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "a-SIP-i-tary" (should be /ækˈsɪpɪtrəri/)
  • Placing stress on the first syllable
  • Omitting the /k/ sound initially

🎯 Common Collocations

Accipitrary + birds

Describing avian characteristics

Accipitrary birds
Hawk-like birds
Scientific usage

Accipitrary + arts

Referring to falconry practices

accipitrary arts
falconry arts
Historical

Accipitrary + features

Describing physical attributes

accipitrary features
hawk-like features
Descriptive

Grammatical Forms

Adjective: accipitrary
Noun: accipitraries (rare)

⚠️ Common Confusions

Avoid Confusing:

Accipitrary refers to all birds. (Incorrect)

Correct:Accipitrary refers specifically to birds of prey.

Accipitrary and avian mean the same thing. (Incorrect)

Correct:Accipitrary is more specific than avian, referring to hawk-like qualities.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The accipitrary instincts were evident in its hunting style.
2. This accipitrary treatise dates from the Renaissance.
3. Zoologists study accipitrary behavior patterns.

1. The hawk-like instincts were evident in its hunting style.

2. This falconry treatise dates from the Renaissance.

3. Zoologists study birds of prey behavior patterns.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Accipitrary traits include sharp talons. [ækˈsɪpɪtrəri]
• The accipitrary arts require patience. [ækˈsɪpɪtrəri]
• She has an accipitrary profile. [ækˈsɪpɪtrəri]

Correction Exercise

Identify and correct errors:

1. Accipitrary refers to songbirds.
2. Pronounced [əˈsɪpɪtɛri]
3. All birds show accipitrary features.

1. Accipitrary refers to birds of prey.

2. Pronounced [ækˈsɪpɪtrəri] (with initial /æk/)

3. Only certain birds show accipitrary features.