Abirritative

/ˌæbɪˈrɪtətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or property of not causing irritation; tending to soothe rather than provoke.

Etymology

From 'abirritate' + '-ive' suffix, creating an adjective describing the tendency or capacity to avoid causing irritation.

Kelly Says

Medical and pharmaceutical companies still use '-ative' adjectives like this to describe products—'abirritative lotion' means it won't make your skin angry, which is a promise every sensitive-skin product wants to make.

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