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GENERATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Producing new life or offspring
Example:
the reproductive or generative organs
Synonyms:
generative; procreative; reproductive
Classified under:
Similar:
fruitful (productive or conducive to producing in abundance)
Derivation:
generate (make (offspring) by reproduction)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having the ability to produce or originate
Example:
generative forces
Synonyms:
generative; productive
Classified under:
Antonym:
consumptive (tending to consume or use often wastefully)
Derivation:
generate (bring into existence)
generate (produce (energy))
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