processive

American

[pruh-ses-iv] / prəˈsɛs ɪv /

adjective

advancing or going forward; progressive.

the processive quality of language.

Etymology

Origin of processive

1615–25; < Latin prōcess ( us ) ( see process) + -ive

Example Sentences

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In that immense unweeting Mind is shown One far above forethinking; processive, Yet superconscious; a Clairvoyancy That knows not what It knows, yet works therewith.—

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

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