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- [ri-trib-yuh-tiv]
- /rɪˈtrɪb yə tɪv/
- /ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-trib-yuh-tiv]
- /rɪˈtrɪb yə tɪv/
Definitions of retributive word
- adjective retributive characterized by or involving retribution: retributive justice. 1
- adjective retributive retaliatory, vengeful 1
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Origin of retributive
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; obsolete retribute to make retribution (< Latin retribūtus; see retribution) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Retributive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retributive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
retributive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retributive
adjective retributive
- avenging — taking vengeance on someone or something for a wrong done
Top questions with retributive
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