Definition

The quality of being aggressive, which means showing a readiness to attack or confront; it can also refer to a forceful or hostile attitude.

Example

His aggressivity in negotiations often led to conflicts with his colleagues.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how water's aggressivity affects the rocks around here?

I haven't really considered that, but it makes sense.

Yeah, it can really change the landscape over time.

That's fascinating! Nature has such a powerful way of reshaping everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aggressivity is formed from "aggress-" (from Latin "aggressus", meaning to attack) and "-ivity" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word describes the state or quality of being aggressive or inclined to attack.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aggress-' meaning to 'attack' and '-ivity' indicating a state, so aggressivity refers to the state of being inclined to attack.

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