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oppositive

adjective
op·​pos·​i·​tive | \ əˈpäzətiv, -ətiv\

Definition of oppositive

: tending to oppose : functioning in the expression of contrariety

Other Words from oppositive

oppositively \ -​ə̇vlē , -​li \ adverb

History and Etymology for oppositive

Latin oppositus (past participle of opponere to set against) + English -ive

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