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crescive

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈkrɛsɪv//

KK: /ˈkrɛsɪv/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that is increasing or growing gradually over time.


Example

The crescive nature of the project allowed it to expand steadily without sudden changes.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how our garden has a crescive growth this season?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's amazing to see how quickly everything is flourishing.
Sloth A
I think the extra sunlight has really helped with the crescive plants.
Sloth B
Definitely! I can't wait to see how they look in a few weeks.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
growing
expanding
developing
Antonyms
declining
diminishing
shrinking
Root Explanation

Crescive → It is formed from "crescere" (meaning to grow) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "crescive" refers to something that has the nature of growth or is inclined to grow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'growing' ('crescere') and remember that 'crescive' describes something that has the nature of growth.

Visually Confused Words
concrescive
prescrive
caressive
restive
receive
cursive
censive
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