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CONSPIRATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators
Example:
the discovery of possible conspirative codes
Synonyms:
conspirative; conspiratorial
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
conspiracy (a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot))
Derivation:
conspire (engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together)
conspire (act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose)