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pur·ga·tive
 purgative
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- pronunciation:
- puhr
g
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
tending to purge, esp. the bowels; cleansing.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a drug or other substance that acts as a purgative agent; cathartic.
- similar words:
- purge
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| derivation: |
purgatively (adv.) |
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