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- [tuhs-iv]
- /ˈtʌs ɪv/
- /ˈtʌ.sɪv/
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- [tuhs-iv]
- /ˈtʌs ɪv/
Definition of tussive word
- adjective tussive of or relating to a cough. 1
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Origin of tussive
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Latin tuss(is) cough + -ive
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Parts of speech for Tussive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tussive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
tussive usage trend in Literature
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- what is h-c tussive syrup?
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