rejective

English

Etymology

reject +‎ -ive

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛktɪv

Adjective

rejective (comparative more rejective, superlative most rejective)

1. Tending to reject.
   • 1938, Norman Lindsay, Age of Consent, 1st Australian edition, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1962, →OCLC, page 197:

     He thought by Cora's intent frown at him that she was going to state an objection to unrobing. Instead, she used a rejective wriggle to slither out of her frock, and there stood squirming, putting a shield of arms before her breasts and belly.

   • 1974, Scott G McNall, The sociological perspective: introductory readings:

     Rejective or rebellious elements are inevitably involved, but their influence during the actual commission of delinquent acts is relatively small […]

Derived terms

• rejective art