depletive

de·plete

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Definitions of depletive word

verb with object depletive to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of: The fire had depleted the game in the forest. Extravagant spending soon depleted his funds. 1
noun depletive Causing depletion. 1
noun depletive Any substance used to deplete. 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Latin dēplētus empty (past participle of dēplēre to empty out), equivalent to dē- de- + plē(re) to fill + -tus past participle suffix

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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