| Pronunciation: | | su'spensiv
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- [adj] undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
- [adj] (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
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SUSPENSIVE is a 10 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | cliff-hanging, indecisive, nail-biting, suspenseful, tense |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Sus*pen"sive\, a. [Cf. F. suspensif. See {Suspend}.]
Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing
interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. ``In suspensive
thoughts.'' --Beaumont. ``A suspensive veto.'' --Macaulay.
The provisional and suspensive attitude. --J. Morley.
{Suspensive} condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or
a condition without the performance of which the contract
can not be completed.
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