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Meaning of COMPENSATIVE

Pronunciation:  'kâmpun`seytiv

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adj]  compensating for
 

COMPENSATIVE is a 12 letter word that starts with C.

 

 Synonyms: compensatory, counteractive, countervailing, offsetting
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Com*pen"sa*tive\, a. [LL. compensativus.]
    Affording compensation.
    
    
  2. \Com*pen"sa*tive\, n.
    Compensation. [R.] --Lamb.
    
    
 

 

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