adjustive

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Definitions of adjustive word

adjective adjustive allowing for adjustment 3
adjective adjustive having to do with adjustment 3
adjective adjustive concerned with, making, or controlling adjustments: to settle in a chair with adjustive motions; a thermostat with an adjustive dial. 1
noun adjustive Tending to adjust. 1

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; adjust + -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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