expectorative
expectorative is the archaic form of expectorant.
Meaning of expectorant
Adjective
expectorant (not comparable)
- Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.
- an expectorant preparation
- Synonyms:
- expectorative
Forms of expectorative
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more expectorative |
| superlative | most expectorative |
| Noun | |
| plural | expectoratives |
Origin of expectorative
From expectorate + -ive.
Questions about expectorative
- What is expectorative the archaic form of?
- Expectorative is the archaic form of expectorant.
Words near expectorative in the dictionary
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