LENITIVE


Meaning of LENITIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈle-nə-tiv ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English lenitif, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus, past participle of lenire

Date: 15th century

: alleviating pain or harshness : soothing

• lenitive noun

• len·i·tive·ly adverb

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