adj

congestive

Congestive (adj) means relating to or caused by congestion, especially fluid build-up in the body. Example: “She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.”

adj

Relating to or caused by congestion, especially fluid build-up in the body.

"She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure."

How to use congestive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA medical term describing something caused by fluid or blood congestion.

Common pairings

congestive heart failure

Word forms

more congestive comparative, most congestive superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “congestive” mean?

The word “congestive” means relating to or caused by congestion, especially fluid build-up in the body. In plain terms, a medical term describing something caused by fluid or blood congestion.

How do you use “congestive” in a sentence?

Here is “congestive” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.”

What part of speech is “congestive”?

“Congestive” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of congestive?

"congestive" (adj) means relating to or caused by congestion, especially fluid build-up in the body.