Extortive

/ɪkˈstɔːrtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, involving, or having the nature of extortion; tending to extort or extract forcibly.

Etymology

From 'extort' plus '-ive' (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to'). Similar formation to words like 'creative' or 'destructive.'

Kelly Says

English has so many similar words for 'involving extortion' (extortive, extortive, extortionary, extortionate) that it shows how one concept can sprout multiple vocabulary branches.

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