NEGLECTIVE

Etymology

Adjective

neglective (comparative more neglective, superlative most neglective)

(archaic) neglectful

Source: Wiktionary


Neg*lect"ive, a.

Definition: Neglectful. [R.] "Neglective of their own children." Fuller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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