In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
ABSTRACTIVE
abstractive
(adjective) of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting; “abstractive analysis”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
abstractive (comparative more abstractive, superlative most abstractive)
Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*strac"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. abstractif.]
Definition: Having the power of abstracting; of an abstracting nature. "The abstractive faculty." I. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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