DETRACTIVE

detractive

(adjective) causing to decrease in importance or value; “detractive influences on the volume of investment”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

detractive (comparative more detractive, superlative most detractive)

Tending to detract or draw.

Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.

Source: Wiktionary


De*tract"ive, a.

1. Tending to detractor draw. [R.]

2. Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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30 June 2024

CONCERN

(noun) a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; “She felt strong concern for those less fortunate”


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