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  3. /contractive

contractive

UK/kən'træktiv/US/kәn'træktiv/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Having the tendency or power to contract.

收缩的,有收缩性的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
con-together, with
+
tractpull, drag, draw
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=contractive

contract (draw together) + -ive (tending to) = tending to draw together / shrink.

Root tra still carries 109 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The drug has a contractive effect on the blood vessels.

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