editory

Editory is an adjective describing things related to editing or to editors. It is not a widely standardized term in conventional dictionaries, but it appears in some professional texts to emphasize the function of editing within workflows, roles, tools, or systems. In usage, editory typically modifies nouns, as in editory workflow, editory tools, or editory responsibilities.

Etymology and relation to related terms: The form derives from the verb edit, via the -ory suffix that forms adjectives indicating a relation to a process or function. It occupies a semantic field with editorial and editing, but is distinct as a more process- or role-centered descriptor.

Usage and reception: Because editory is relatively uncommon, readers may encounter it as a neologism, a brand name, or an industry-specific coinage. In many contexts, editors, editing, or editorial remain the preferred terminology. When used, clarity improves if the term is defined at first use to avoid ambiguity about whether it refers to roles, workflows, or tools.

See also: editor, editing, editorial, publishing, workflow.