Desirive
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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