responsory UK /ɹɪˈspɒn.s(ə)ɹi/US /ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.ɹi/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A chant or anthem recited after a reading in a church service; a respond. •A book of liturgical responses; a responsorial. adjective1 •Containing or making answer; answering. formsresponsories
