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combatative

combatative is the uncommon form of combative.

Meaning of combative

Adjective

combative (comparative more combative, superlative most combative)

  1. Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
    • Their combative conduct leads to many problems.

Forms of combatative

comparativemore combatative
superlativemost combatative

Origin of combatative

From combat + -ative. First attested in 1835.

Questions about combatative

What is combatative the uncommon form of?
Combatative is the uncommon form of combative.

Words near combatative in the dictionary

  1. combat-ready
  2. combatability
  3. combatable
  4. combatant
  5. combatants
  6. combatative
  7. combated
  8. combater
  9. combaters
  10. combatest
  11. combateth

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