What does detractive mean?
Definitions for detractive
dɪˈtræk tɪv; -tə ride·trac·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
detractiveadjective
causing to decrease in importance or value
"detractive influences on the volume of investment"
ChatGPT
detractive
Detractive refers to something or someone that takes away, decreases, diminishes or lessens the value, quality, reputation, or status of another person, object, or idea. It can also refer to statements or actions that aim to belittle or show disrespect.
Webster Dictionary
Detractiveadjective
tending to detractor draw
Detractiveadjective
tending to lower in estimation; depreciative
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of detractive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of detractive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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