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infusive

UK/ɪn'fjʊsɪv/US/in'fju:siv/

Definitions

adj.

Having the power to instill or inspire qualities

灌输的;有感染力的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
fusflow; pour
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=infusive

in- (in) + fus (pour) + -ive = 'tending to pour in,' i.e. able to instill qualities into others. Rare and literary.

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her writing has an infusive warmth that lingers.

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