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estimative

[ es-tuh-mey-tiv ]

adjective

  1. capable of estimating.
  2. pertaining to or based upon estimation; estimated.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of estimative1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word aestimātīvus. See estimate, -ive
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Example Sentences

Yes, no doubt; but it is only with that rational, estimative love.

He was calculating and mercenary: she was estimative and generous.

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