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DETRACTIVE

\dɪtɹˈaktɪv], \dɪtɹˈaktɪv], \d_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of DETRACTIVE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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causing to decrease in importance or value; "detractive influences on the volume of investment"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

causing to decrease in importance or value; "detractive influences on the volume of investment"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Having the quality or tendency to lessen the worth or estimation.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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