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adversive

adjective
ad·​ver·​sive | \ (ˈ)ad-¦vər-siv, əd-ˈvər-\

Definition of adversive

anatomy
: opposite

First Known Use of adversive

1934, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adversive

adverse entry 1 (opposite) + -ive

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