detonative en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English detonate Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English detonative From detonate + -ive.
Meanings
- (of an explosive, qualifier:or ordnance) That is liable to detonate spontaneously
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more detonative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most detonative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |