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Grammar : Adj
Spell : suh-pres
Phonetic Transcription : səˈprɛs

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Définition of suppressive

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to put down by force or authority," from Latin suppressus, past participle of supprimere "press down, stop, check, stifle," from sub "down, under" (see sub-) + premere "push against" (see press (v.1)). Sense of "prevent or prohibit the circulation of" is from 1550s. Related: Suppressed; suppressing.
  • adj suppressing
Example sentences :
  • Was it Alexander or his court and ministers who bore the responsibility for the suppressive means that were employed?
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • It is in the early stage that sequestration and suppressive measures are most valuable.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2 » by Various

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