Definition

Describing something that can cause deep cuts or wounds.

Example

The lacerative effects of the sharp metal edge were evident on the surface.

Conversation

I just read a book about survival skills, and it had some lacerative advice on how to deal with injuries.

That sounds intense! What kind of tips did they give?

It talked about how to treat cuts in a way that could prevent lacerative infections.

Wow, that’s really useful information to have, especially when hiking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lacerative → It is formed from "lacerare" (meaning to tear) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "lacerative" describes something that has the nature of tearing or causing lacerations.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'tears' ('lacerare') and has a quality of causing damage or injury — that's what 'lacerative' means.

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