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recreative

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Being, or pertaining to, recreation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Creating anew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • recreative power

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A recreative thing or activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, rare

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History

Etymology

From recreate + -ive.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: αναδημιουργικός (anadimiourgikós) — to do with recreation
  • Indonesian: rekreatif — to do with recreation