conservative
[ kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv ]
/ kənˈsɜr və tɪv /
adjective
noun
Words nearby conservative
Origin of conservative
1350–1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above
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British Dictionary definitions for conservative (1 of 2)
conservative
/ (kənˈsɜːvətɪv) /
adjective
noun
a person who is reluctant to change or consider new ideas; conformist
a supporter or advocate of conservatism
adjective, noun
a less common word for preservative
Derived forms of conservative
conservatively, adverbconservativeness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for conservative (2 of 2)
Conservative
/ (kənˈsɜːvətɪv) /
adjective (in Britain, Canada, and elsewhere)
of, supporting, or relating to a Conservative Party
of, relating to, or characterizing Conservative Judaism
noun
a supporter or member of a Conservative Party
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Medicine definitions for conservative
conservative
[ kən-sûr′və-tĭv ]
adj.
Of or relating to treatment by gradual, limited, or well-established procedures; not radical.
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Culture definitions for conservative
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