respiratory
/ɹɪˈspɪ.ɹət.ə.ɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Relating to respiration or the organs of respiration; breathing.
Adjective
Examples
Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts:
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “respiratory” mean?
Relating to respiration or the organs of respiration; breathing.
Is “respiratory” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.