COMPRESSIVE


Meaning of COMPRESSIVE in English

kəmˈpresiv adjective

Etymology: compress (I) + -ive

1. : of or relating to compression : tending to compress

a compressive force

2. : characterized by dysphoria and exaggerated feelings of personal inadequacy

• com·pres·sive·ly -sə̇vlē adverb

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