Assentive

/əˈsentɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or of the nature of assent or agreement.

Etymology

Formed from Latin 'assentire' plus the suffix '-ive', which creates adjectives meaning 'tending to' or 'relating to' a quality. Rare in modern usage but found in philosophical texts.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ive' appears in words like 'pensive' (tending to think) and 'massive' (tending toward bigness), making 'assentive' fit a classical pattern—yet it's so obscure that most dictionaries don't include it at all.

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