vegetive
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɛdʒɪtɪv/
KK: /ˈvɛdʒɪtɪv/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of plants; having qualities associated with vegetables.
Example
The vegetive properties of the soil help in growing healthy plants.
Conversation
I just bought some vegetive plants for my garden.
That sounds cool! What kind did you get?
I got some herbs and a few leafy greens because they are vegetive and easy to care for.
Nice choice! Fresh herbs will make your cooking so much better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
botanical
herbaceous
plantlike
Antonyms
animal
nonvegetative
inanimate
noun
Definition
A type of plant that is grown for food, typically having edible parts such as leaves, roots, or stems.
Example
In the garden, we planted a variety of vegetives including carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Conversation
Have you ever tried that new recipe with vegetive ingredients?
No, I haven't! What kind of vegetive stuff do you use?
It's mostly fresh veggies like carrots and bell peppers.
Root Explanation
Vegetive → It is derived from "vegetare" (meaning to enliven or animate) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "vegetive" refers to having the nature of enlivening or promoting growth.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vegetate' which means to grow or be alive, and remember that 'vegetive' describes something that promotes growth or life.
Visually Confused Words
egestive
vetiver