seclusive Synonyms & Antonyms
/səˈklu.sɪv/
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Seclusive as an Adjective
1
Serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion.
Seclusive as a Noun
1
A person who stays in seclusion; a recluse.
Word Forms & Grammar
seclusive (comparative more seclusive, superlative most seclusive)
seclusive (plural seclusives)
Words That Rhyme With Seclusive
Origin of Seclusive
Pseudo-Latinism, derived from *sēclūsīvus, a combination of sēclūdō (“to seclude”) + -īvus (“-ive”), whence the native Latin sēclūsus. Equivalent to seclude + -ive.
Quick Facts About Seclusive
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səˈklu.sɪv/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion |
| Plural | seclusives |
| Comparative / superlative | more seclusive, most seclusive |
Pronouncing Seclusive
You say seclusive as /səˈklu.sɪv/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (klu).
Seclusive: Your Questions Answered
Is seclusive an adjective or a noun?
Seclusive is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of seclusive?
The plural of seclusive is seclusives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of seclusive?
The comparative form is more seclusive and the superlative form is most seclusive.