Transcription
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- [kuh m-pres-iv]
- /kəmˈprɛs ɪv/
- /kəmˈprɛsɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-pres-iv]
- /kəmˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of compressive word
- adjective compressive compressing or having the power or capacity to compress 3
- adjective compressive compressing or tending to compress 3
- adjective compressive compressing; tending to compress. 1
- noun compressive That compresses. 1
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Origin of compressive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English. See compress, -ive
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Parts of speech for Compressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compressive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
compressive usage trend in Literature
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