Exclusivistic

/ɪkˌskluːsɪˈvɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of exclusivism; practicing or promoting the belief that something should be followed or believed exclusively.

Etymology

From 'exclusivist' + '-ic.' The '-ic' suffix converts the noun form into an adjective, emphasizing the characteristic quality.

Kelly Says

This word is rarely used because 'exclusivist' already works as an adjective, showing how English sometimes creates word forms that are technically correct but just aren't needed in practice.

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