Desirive

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to desire.

    "Suppose now this same article of food be brought before the Affections, as for instance the appetites or desirive nature. It of necessity will experience certain drawings towards the food; that is, certain emotions will be awakened."

Example

More examples

"Suppose now this same article of food be brought before the Affections, as for instance the appetites or desirive nature. It of necessity will experience certain drawings towards the food; that is, certain emotions will be awakened."

Etymology

From desire + -ive.

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