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pressive

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛsɪv

1

adj

Meaning 1

pressing; urgent

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • pressive need
  • pressive pain

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

oppressive

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • pressive taxation

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From press + -ive.