Etymology

apertive

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Today it means: Causing the body to open; dissolving blockages or having a purgative or diuretic effect. Full definition →

Latin apertūra
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  1. Latin · derived fromapertūra“opening”
  2. English todayapertive

From Latin apertūra (“opening”) + -ive.

Words from the same roots

Latinapertūra all →

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