adversive

adjective

ad·​ver·​sive

(ˈ)ad-¦vər-siv,

əd-ˈvər-

anatomy

: opposite

Word History

Etymology

adverse entry 1 (opposite) + -ive

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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