expulsive (comparative more expulsive, superlative most expulsive)
Tending to expel or resulting in expulsion.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*pul"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. expulsif.]
Definition: Having the power of driving out or away; serving to expel. The expulsive power of a new affection. Chalmers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
