congestive en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English congest Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English congestive From congest + -ive.
Meanings
- Characterized by congestion
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most congestive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more congestive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
noncongestive · congestive cardiac failure · congestive collapse · vasocongestive · congestive heart failure · congestive cardiomyopathy