contraindicative

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

contra- +‎ indicative

Adjective[edit]

contraindicative (comparative more contraindicative, superlative most contraindicative)

  1. Serving as a contraindication.
    • 1999, Mark A. Runco, Steven R. Pritzker, Encyclopedia of creativity: Volume 2, page 29:
      They then constructed two indexes in the ratings obtained from mothers, fathers, and children. One was indicative of creativity and one contained contraindicative items.

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