Looking for the meaning of the word COSTIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COSTIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Costive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin constipatus ‘pressed together’ (see constipated)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒstɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
constipated.
Short Definition:constipated
Definition:
slow or reluctant in speech or action; unforthcoming
Short Definition:slow or reluctant in speech or action
Examples:- if he did ask her she would become costive
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