aggressive
[ uh-gres-iv ]
/ əˈgrɛs ɪv /
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Origin of aggressive
First recorded in 1690–1700; from Late Latin aggressīvus, derivative of Latin aggressus, past participle of aggredī “to go to, approach, attack”
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British Dictionary definitions for aggressive
aggressive
/ (əˈɡrɛsɪv) /
adjective
quarrelsome or belligerentan aggressive remark
assertive; vigorousan aggressive business executive
Derived forms of aggressive
aggressively, adverbaggressiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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