DILATIVE

Etymology

Adjective

dilative (comparative more dilative, superlative most dilative)

That dilates, or causes dilation

Source: Wiktionary


Di*lat"ive, a.

Definition: Causing dilation; tending to dilate, on enlarge; expansive. Coleridge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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