Guestive

/ˈɡɛstɪv/ adjective

Definition

Of or pertaining to a guest; relating to or characteristic of hospitality or the reception of guests.

Etymology

From 'guest' plus the Latin-derived suffix '-ive' (meaning having the quality of). A very rare adjectival form with minimal actual usage.

Kelly Says

Creating adjectives from 'guest' proves difficult in English—we typically use 'guest' as a noun adjunct ('guest house,' 'guest list') rather than a true adjective, making '-ive' formations like 'guestive' linguistically possible but rarely necessary in actual communication.

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