/ˌdɛlɪˈtɔrɪ/ (DEL-i-TOR-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes deletion or removal of something.

“The software was designed to prevent the deletory influence of external viruses.”

2. adjective

Tending to remove or cause the removal of something.

“The deletory effects of the economic policy had a devastating impact on the local community.”