Definition

Describing something that serves as a warning or reminder to be cautious or to take care.

Example

The teacher gave a monitive speech to remind the students about the importance of studying for their exams.

Conversation

I read that article about the dangers of procrastination.

Yeah, it had some really monitive points about staying focused.

I think we all need those reminders sometimes.

True! It’s easy to get distracted with so much going on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monitive → It is formed from "monere" (meaning to warn) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "monitive" refers to something that has the nature of warning or serves to warn.

Memory Tip

Think of 'warning' ('monere') and remember that 'monitive' means having the nature of warning.

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