Conflictional

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or characterized by conflict. rare

    "These results are conflictional in that despite the patient's own perception of increase in ability to function socially, they are experiencing a considerable increase in somatic distress."

Synonyms

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conflictfulconflictfulconflictiveconflictoryconflictual

Example

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"These results are conflictional in that despite the patient's own perception of increase in ability to function socially, they are experiencing a considerable increase in somatic distress."

Etymology

From confliction + -al.

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