mediative

adjective

me·​di·​a·​tive
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|ēv also |əv
: of, relating to, or used in mediation
mediative efforts

Word History

Etymology

mediate entry 2 + -ive

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“Mediative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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