adj
lenitive
Lenitive (adj) means Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.
adj
1
Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.
2
Laxative; easing the bowels.
3
Mild; gentle.
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Etymology
From Latin lēnīt(us) (“softened”) + -ive, from lēniō (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
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What is the meaning of lenitive?
"lenitive" (adj) means analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.
What are the different meanings of lenitive?
"lenitive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering; 2. Laxative; easing the bowels; 3. Mild; gentle.