Main Entry: pro·voc·a·tive

Pronunciation: \prə-ˈvä-kə-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate <a provocative question>

— provocative noun

— pro·voc·a·tive·ly adverb

— pro·voc·a·tive·ness noun