provocative
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Adj — Likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.
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Etymology
From Middle French provocatif, from Late Latin provocativus, from Latin provocare, "to provoke."
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What does “provocative” mean?
The word “provocative” means likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.
How do you pronounce “provocative”?
“Provocative” is pronounced pruh-VOK-uh-tihv (/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “provocative” in a sentence?
Here is “provocative” used in a sentence: “His provocative remarks about the judge caused an uproar in the courtroom.”
What part of speech is “provocative”?
“Provocative” is an adjective.
Where does the word “provocative” come from?
The word “provocative” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French provocatif, from Late Latin provocativus, from Latin provocare, "to provoke.".
Is “provocative” a common word?
“Provocative” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “provocative” have?
“Provocative” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: likely to cause a strong reaction, especially anger or annoyance.