DELETIVE

Etymology

Adjective

deletive (comparative more deletive, superlative most deletive)

Tending to delete or obliterate.

Source: Wiktionary


Del"e*tive, a.

Definition: Adapted to destroy or obliterate. [R.] Evelyn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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