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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kree-tiv]
- /dɪˈkri tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-kree-tiv]
- /dɪˈkri tɪv/
Definitions of decretive word
- adjective decretive of or relating to an official and final decision 3
- adjective decretive having the force of a decree; pertaining to a decree. 1
- noun decretive Having the authority of a decree. 1
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Origin of decretive
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin dēcrēt(um) decree + -ive
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Parts of speech for Decretive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decretive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
decretive usage trend in Literature
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