I. -ktiv, -tēv also -təv adjective
Etymology: eject (I) + -ive
1. : causing ejection
the ejective force is supplied by an explosive charge under the seat
2. of a voiceless consonant : uttered with simultaneous glottal stop
an ejective explosive is heard when the mouth closure and glottis are released almost simultaneously
• ejec·tive·ly -tə̇vlē, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: an ejective consonant