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CALCULATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does calculative mean?
• CALCULATIVE (adjective)
The adjective CALCULATIVE has 1 sense:
1. acting with a specific goal
Familiarity information: CALCULATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Acting with a specific goal
Synonyms:
calculating; calculative; conniving; scheming; shrewd
Context example:
the most calculating and selfish men in the community
Similar:
hard (dispassionate)
Derivation:
calculate (predict in advance)
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