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- [kuh n-strik-tiv]
- /kənˈstrɪk tɪv/
- /kənˈstrɪktɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-strik-tiv]
- /kənˈstrɪk tɪv/
Definitions of constrictive word
- adjective constrictive constricting; tending to constrict. 1
- adjective constrictive pertaining to constriction. 1
- noun constrictive That constricts, or is accompanied by constriction. 1
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Origin of constrictive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin constrīctīvus, equivalent to constrīct(us) (see constrict) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Constrictive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constrictive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
constrictive usage trend in Literature
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- what is constrictive pericarditis?
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