E-jăc'ū-la-to-ry, a.

adjective

(50), a. [It. ejaculatorio.]

  1. Casting or throwing out; fitted to eject or throw out.
  2. Suddenly darted out; uttered in short sentences; as, an ejaculatory prayer or petition.
  3. Done suddenly; hasty. [Obs.] “Ejaculatory repentances, that take by fits and starts.” L'Estrange.