Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contive
Adjective
/kənˈtɪv/
Definition
a term used to describe something that has been contained or confined, often referencing a state of holding back or repressing elements.
Examples
- The contive force of the dam held back the floodwaters.
- Her contive behavior indicated she was struggling with her feelings.
- The architecture of the building had a contive design, emphasizing containment of space.
Meaning
The word ‘contive’ relates to the concept of containment or suppression, often used in contexts involving emotions or physical matter.
Synonyms
- Contained
- Restrained
- Suppressed
- Confined