Discretive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈkɹiːt.ɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Discretive is an adjective meaning Marking distinction or separation.
Meaning
Marking distinction or separation.
More Meanings
- (logic) A discretive proposition.
- (grammar, logic) Disjunctive with the additional characteristic that the conjoined clauses, while exhibiting a disjunct, are both asserted as true.
Example Sentences
Δαì has generally a discretive or distinctive, often and adversative power.
The coherencey of a discretive proposition depends on the connecton of both parts and their relevancy to one another.
The vital power underlies acts of motion, the discretive power underlies generation and growth, and the attractive power assimilates nutrients.
Nor can it necessarily move the will to cause the action, as evidenced by the will's ability to choose from among discretive judgments consented to.
Word Forms
- discretives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discrete, disjunctive, articulate, discerptive, semidiscrete, divisive.
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