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de·cep·tive
![](/images/syllable_hide.gif) deceptive
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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
causing someone to believe something that is not true.
Deceptive advertising is against the law. |
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derivations: |
deceptively (adv.), deceptiveness (n.) |
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