infusive

in·fu·sive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fyoo-siv]
- /ɪnˈfyu sɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fyoo-siv]
- /ɪnˈfyu sɪv/

Definitions of infusive word

adjective infusive capable of infusing; inspiring. 2
noun infusive Having the power of infusion; inspiring; influencing. 2
adjective infusive tending or able to infuse 1

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Origin of infusive

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30; infuse + -ive

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Parts of speech for Infusive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Infusive

infusive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% 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.

infusive usage trend in Literature

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