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justificative

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

justificatory

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

providing justification

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: justificatory, vindicatory

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: defensive, justificatory

Antonyms: none provided

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