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refractive Meaning & Definition

-æktɪv

What Does Refractive Mean?

Refractive is an adjective that means That refracts; causing or relating to refraction.

Refractive: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/-æktɪv/
Syllables1
Synonymscrooked and deflective
Comparative / superlativemore refractive, most refractive

Refractive Definition (Adjective)

  1. That refracts; causing or relating to refraction.

Synonyms of Refractive

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Antonyms of Refractive

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Refractive in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

refractive (comparative more refractive, superlative most refractive)

Words That Rhyme With Refractive

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Origin of Refractive

From refract + -ive.

Refractive Pronunciation

You say refractive as /-æktɪv/. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Refractive

What part of speech is refractive?

Refractive is an adjective.

What is another word for refractive?

You can replace refractive with words such as crooked and deflective. See the full list of refractive synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of refractive?

The comparative form is more refractive and the superlative form is most refractive.

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