RETRACTIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

retractively (comparative more retractively, superlative most retractively)

In a retractive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


RETRACTIVE

Re*tract"ive, a.

Definition: Serving to retract; of the nature of a retraction.

– Re*tract"ive*ly, adv.

Re*tract"ive, n.

Definition: That which retracts, or withdraws.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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