attemptive en · ADJ
Etymology
From attempt + -ive.
Meanings
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(obsolete) Disposed to attempt; adventurous.
the gallant Proffers only of attemptive Spirits
a. 1619, Samuel Daniel, An Apology for Rime:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more attemptive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most attemptive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |