Rectory

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəri/

Definitions of rectory

noun a house provided for a member of the clergy

Example Sentences

A1 The rectory is where the priest lives.

A2 The old rectory was converted into a community center.

B1 The rectory is located next to the church.

B2 The rectory was built in the 18th century and has a lot of historical significance.

C1 The rectory underwent extensive renovations to preserve its original architecture.

C2 The rectory's garden is well-maintained and provides a peaceful retreat for the residents.

Examples of rectory in a Sentence

formal The priest lived in the rectory next to the church.

informal The rectory is where the priest hangs out when he's not at the church.

slang The priest's crib is the rectory, man.

figurative The rectory served as a sanctuary for the priest, a place of peace and reflection.

Grammatical Forms of rectory

• past tense: rectoried
• plural: rectories
• comparative: more rectory
• superlative: most rectory
• present tense: rectory
• future tense: will rectory
• perfect tense: have rectory
• continuous tense: is rectorying
• singular: rectory
• positive degree: rectory
• infinitive: to rectory
• gerund: rectorying
• participle: rectoried

Origin and Evolution of rectory

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rectory' originated from the Latin word 'rector', meaning ruler or governor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rectory' came to specifically refer to the residence of a parish priest or rector, reflecting the role of the ruler or governor of the church community.