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Definitions for detractive
dɪˈtræk tɪv; -tə ride·trac·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. detractiveadjective

    causing to decrease in importance or value

    "detractive influences on the volume of investment"

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  1. 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

  1. Detractiveadjective

    tending to detractor draw

  2. Detractiveadjective

    tending to lower in estimation; depreciative

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of detractive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of detractive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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