adj
Meaning 1
Of, pertaining to, or involving calculation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
calculative
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
used of persons
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the most calculating and selfish men in the community
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: calculating, conniving, scheming, shrewd
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English calculate Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English calculative From calculate + -ive.