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dis·​cre·​tive | \ də̇ˈskrētiv, ˈdiskrət- \

Definition of discretive

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : discrete sense 3
2 archaic : marking distinction : discriminative, distinguishing

discretive

noun
plural -s

Definition of discretive (Entry 2 of 2)

obsolete
: a discretive proposition or conjunction

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Other Words from discretive

Adjective

discretively adverb

History and Etymology for discretive

Adjective

Late Latin discretivus, from Latin discretus (past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between) + -ivus -ive

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“Discretive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discretive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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