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GENERATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Producing new life or offspring

Example:

the reproductive or generative organs

Synonyms:

generative; procreative; reproductive

Classified under:

Adjectives

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:

Adjectives

Antonym:

consumptive (tending to consume or use often wastefully)

Derivation:

generate (bring into existence)

generate (produce (energy))

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