elicitory

/ɛlɪkˈtɔrɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

pertaining to or serving as an elicitor, especially in the context of eliciting a response or information

“The researcher’s elicitory questions were crucial in gathering essential data for the study.”

2. noun

a factor that elicits or produces a response, especially in immunology

“The elicitory molecule played a significant role in triggering the immune response.”

Synonyms

  • eliciting
  • elicits

Antonyms

  • inhibitory
  • suppressant