Synonyms

exhibitive

American

[ig-zib-i-tiv] / ɪgˈzɪb ɪ tɪv /

adjective

serving for exhibition; tending to exhibit.

exhibitive British

/ ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪv /

adjective

illustrative or demonstrative

a masterpiece exhibitive of his talent

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Etymology

Origin of exhibitive

From the New Latin word exhibitīvus, dating back to 1590–1600. See exhibit, -ive

Example Sentences

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For the sacraments are called by divines commemorative, representative and exhibitive signs; and such signs are also the ceremonies we have spoken of, in the opinion of Formalists.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

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