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suggestive

sug·ges·tive

UK/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ US/sʌˈdʒɛstɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

tending to suggest or imply

  • “artifacts suggestive of an ancient society”
  • “an implicative statement”
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2.

(usually followed by `of'') pointing out or revealing clearly

  • “actions indicative of fear”
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Origin

From suggest + -ive.

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