manifestative

[ man-uh-fes-tuh-tiv ]

adjective

1. manifesting; showing clearly or conclusively.

Other Words From

• mani·festa·tive·ly adverb
• unman·i·festa·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manifestative¹

1635–45; < Medieval Latin manifestātīvus, equivalent to Latin manifestāt ( us ) ( manifest, -ate ¹ ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

Every student should observe how manifestative action of face and body always supports descriptive gesture.

From Project Gutenberg

Manifestative pantomime centres in the eye or the face, but belongs to the whole body.

From Project Gutenberg