promotive

[ pruh-moh-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to promote.

promotive

/ prəˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

1. tending to promote

Derived Forms

• proˈmotiveness, noun

Other Words From

• pro·motive·ness noun
• nonpro·motive adjective
• unpro·motive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of promotive¹

First recorded in 1635–45; promote + -ive

Example Sentences

Nilo, however, was quickest; the point of his javelin was magically promotive of Sergius' renewed efforts to terminate the affair.

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The cultivation of flowers is eminently promotive of health, refinement of manners, and good taste.

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Now, my countrymen, if this plan of revenue reform is to be promotive of our manufacturing interests, why go slowly?

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We have always advocated that policy in legislation which was promotive of the interests and honor of our country.

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This policy is not however fully carried out with merely constructive and promotive action.

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