seclusive
American
[si-kloo-siv]
/ sɪˈklu sɪv /
adjective
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tending to seclude, especially oneself.
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causing or providing seclusion.
seclusive
British
/ sɪˈkluːsɪv /
adjective
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tending to seclude
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fond of seclusion
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Etymology
Origin of seclusive
1815–25; secluse (< Latin sēclūsus secluded; see seclusion) + -ive
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