desirive

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English

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Etymology

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desire +‎ -ive

Adjective

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desirive (comparative more desirive, superlative most desirive)

  1. Of or pertaining to desire.
    • 1904, William S. Turner, Story of My Life:
      Suppose now this same article of food be brought before the Affections, as for instance the appetites or desirive nature. It of necessity will experience certain drawings towards the food; that is, certain emotions will be awakened.

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