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in·​fes·​tive | \ ə̇nˈfestiv \

Definition of infestive

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: likely to infest : troublesome infestive weeds

infestive

adjective (2)
in·​festive | \ (ˈ)in+ \

Definition of infestive (Entry 2 of 2)

: not festive : mirthless

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History and Etymology for infestive

Adjective (1)

infest + -ive

Adjective (2)

in- entry 1 + Latin festivus festive

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“Infestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infestive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.

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