Abdicative

/æbˈdɪkətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or having the nature of abdication; tending to abdicate or renounce.

Etymology

From Latin 'abdicativus', formed from 'abdicare' (to renounce) with the suffix '-ive' meaning 'tending to' or 'characterized by'.

Kelly Says

This is a rare adjective that describes not just the action but a tendency or quality—calling someone's behavior 'abdicative' suggests they have a pattern of stepping away from power or responsibility, not just doing it once.

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