Educive

/ɪˈdjuːsɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality or power of drawing out, developing, or bringing forth something latent.

Etymology

From 'educe' plus the adjectival suffix '-ive,' meaning having the quality of performing the action. It describes things that serve to educe or draw out.

Kelly Says

Good mentorship is educive—it gently pulls out abilities and ideas you didn't know you had.

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