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epistolary

e·pis·to·lar·y [ i pístə lèrree ] or e·pis·to·la·to·ry [ i pístələ tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. associated with correspondence by letter: associated with, conducted by, or suitable for letters ( formal )

2. in the form of a letter or letters: taking the form of a letter or a series of letters
an epistolary novel

[Mid-17th century. Directly or via French< Latin epistolaris< epistola (see epistle)]
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