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extractive

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ik-ˈstrak-tiv, ˈek-ˌ\
    • /ɪksˈtræktɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ik-ˈstrak-tiv, ˈek-ˌ\

Definitions of extractive word

  • noun extractive Of or involving extraction, especially the extensive extraction of natural resources without provision for their renewal. 1
  • adjective extractive tending or serving to extract 0
  • adjective extractive of, involving, or capable of extraction 0
  • noun extractive something extracted or capable of being extracted 0
  • noun extractive the part of an extract that is insoluble 0
  • adjective extractive extracting or having to do with extraction 0

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Parts of speech for Extractive

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extractive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

extractive usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with extractive

  • what are extractive institutions?
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  • what are extractive reserves?
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