appreciative

appreciative

See also: appréciative

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English appreciate
Proto-Indo-European *-wós
Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder.
Latin -īvus
Old French -ifbor.
Middle English -yf
English -ive
English appreciative

    From appreciate + -ive.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/
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    Adjective

    appreciative (comparative more appreciative, superlative most appreciative)

    1. Showing appreciation or gratitude.
      be appreciative of something
    2. Capable of showing appreciation.

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