alleviative en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English alleviate Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English alleviative From alleviate + -ive.
Meanings
- That alleviates pain; palliative
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most alleviative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more alleviative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |