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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

deflective en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /dɪˈflɛktɪv/ (UK)

Etymology

Etymology tree English deflect Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English deflective From deflect + -ive.

Meanings

  1. Causing or relating to deflection.

Forms

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most deflective Degree=Sup lexicographic
more deflective Degree=Cmp lexicographic