Definition

Relating to or causing the act of leaving a place, especially in an emergency or for health reasons.

Example

The evacuative measures taken by the authorities helped ensure everyone's safety during the natural disaster.

Conversation

I heard that new movie has some really evacuative scenes.

Yeah, I've heard it can be quite intense and emotional.

I think those kinds of moments are great for storytelling.

Definitely, they really pull you in and make you feel everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evacuative → It is formed from "evacuare" (meaning to empty out) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "evacuative" refers to something that has the nature of emptying out or removing contents.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'emptying out' ('evacuare') — that's why 'evacuative' means having the nature of removing or clearing away.

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