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Webster 1913 Edition
Discretive
Dis-cre′tive
,Adj.
[L.
discretivus
. See Discrete
.] Marking distinction or separation; disjunctive.
Discretive proposition
(Logic & Gram.)
, one that expresses distinction, opposition, or variety, by means of discretive particles, as but, though, yet, etc.; as, travelers change their climate, but not their temper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Discretive
DISCRETIVE
,Adj.
1.
Disjunctive; noting separation or opposition. In logic, a discretive proposition expresses some distinction, opposition or variety, by means of but, though, yet, &c.; as, travelers change their climate, but not their temper; Job was patient, though his grief was great.2.
In grammar, discretive distinctions are such as imply opposition or difference; as, not a man, but a beast.3.
Separate; distinct.Definition 2024
discretive
discretive
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Adjective
discretive (not comparable)
- Marking distinction or separation; disjunctive.
Related terms
- discretive proposition