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PRONUNCIATION OF DECRETIVE

decretive  [dɪˈkriːtɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DECRETIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Decretive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DECRETIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of decretive in the English dictionary

The definition of decretive in the dictionary is relating to an official and final decision.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DECRETIVE


abortive
əˈbɔːtɪv
accretive
əˈkriːtɪv
assertive
əˈsɜːtɪv
completive
kəmˈpliːtɪv
concretive
kənˈkriːtɪv
constitutive
ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪv
deletive
dɪˈliːtɪv
depletive
dɪˈpliːtɪv
dilutive
daɪˈluːtɪv
discretive
dɪsˈkriːtɪv
distortive
dɪsˈtɔːtɪv
entreative
ɪnˈtriːtɪv
excretive
ɪksˈkriːtɪv
exertive
ɪɡˈzɜːtɪv
expletive
ɪkˈspliːtɪv
furtive
ˈfɜːtɪv
sportive
ˈspɔːtɪv
substitutive
ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtɪv
suppletive
səˈpliːtɪv
supportive
səˈpɔːtɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DECRETIVE

decreet
decrement
decremental
decrepit
decrepitate
decrepitation
decrepitly
decrepitness
decrepitude
decresc.
decrescence
decrescendo
decrescent
decretal
decretalist
Decretals
decretist
decretory
Decretum
decrew

WORDS THAT END LIKE DECRETIVE

active
alternative
automotive
competitive
cooperative
creative
disquietive
effective
executive
forgetive
in the negative
interactive
interpretive
native
negative
perspective
positive
quietive
secretive
vegetive

Synonyms and antonyms of decretive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «decretive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DECRETIVE

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Translator English - Chinese

法令性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

decretiva
570 millions of speakers

English

decretive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

decretive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

decretive
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

декретный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

decretive
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রায়মূলক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

decretive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Decretive
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

decretive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

decretive
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

decretive
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Decretive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

decretive
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

decretive
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विघातक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

decretive
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

decretive
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

decretive
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

декретну
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

decretive
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το θεσμικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

decreet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

decretive
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

decretive
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of decretive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DECRETIVE»

The term «decretive» is used very little and occupies the 153.568 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DECRETIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about decretive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DECRETIVE»

Discover the use of decretive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to decretive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Systematic Theology
Reformed theologians, while maintaining on the basis of such passages as Acts 2:23; 3:8; etc., that God's decretive will also includes the sinful deeds of man, are always careful to point out that this must be conceived in such a way that God ...
Louis Berkhof, 1996
2
The works of Jeremy Bentham, now first collected: under the ...
Principal and subsidiary — relation had to relative time, such are the modifications, of which the decretive function, considered in respect of both its branches taken together — namely, the o/nnatirrfy-decretive, and the l»i/leratitx/y- decretive, ...
Jeremy Bentham, 1842
3
Works
By the principal-decretive function, understand that which has place, in every case, in which, by the act of the judge, execution and effect is given to the article or articles in question belonging, as above, to the main body of the law ; and which, ...
Jeremy Bentham, John Bowring, 1843
4
The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume One
Hence, an event maybe necessary, either because virtually determined by the divine will, be a series of antecedents; or because the nature of things operates without being affected, as to their causal influence, by decretive antecedents. 20.
Jonathan Edwards
5
A collection of valuables: consisting of pieces on ...
show that the words of the apostle prove nothing, says : " In answer to this, we may remark, that God has no where revealed that it is his decretive and efficient will that all men should be saved." Here it seems Mr. K. feels authorized to inform us ...
Hosea Ballou, 1836
6
The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life ...
For there are multitudes of things, (as all failings. wants, and negative consitlerations,) concerning which there is no decretive will exer. cised for their existence, (if existence it may be called.) nor yet any contrary will to prevent their existence.
Jonathan Edwards, Sereno Edwards Dwight, David Brainerd, 1829
7
The Next Step: Continuing Your Basic Education In Christianity
Within the concept of the sovereign will of God there are various distinctions made between the types of God's will. One such distinction is made between the decretive will and the preceptive will. The decretive will is the absolute will of God  ...
Donald Lingerfelt, 2010
8
A careful and strict enquiry into the modern prevailing ...
A voluntary act morally good, is altogether of decretive necessity, both as to its physical and moral quality ; *nd is therefore foreknown because of deoretive - appointment and energy. But a voluntary act morally bad, is partly of decretive* and ...
Jonathan Edwards, 1828
9
Romans Volume I
And such prayer is not made on the basis of human whim or trivial desire, but only as the Holy Spirit of God grants to me the desires that are in keeping with the decretive will of God, and even translates my faulty prayer into a form that is in ...
10
Easy Chairs, Hard Words: Conversations on the Liberty of God
They objected to the apparent collision between God's decretive will (requiring the deed), and God's prescriptive will (prohibiting the deed).” “I still don't see how this relates.” “Many of those who take this line want to say there is no discrepancy  ...
Douglas Wilson, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DECRETIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term decretive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Brean Comments On Microsoft-Salesforce Rumor
... to embark on a deal that would highly decretive to opex (MSFT's FY'16 op. margin is est. to be 30.5% and CRM's is estimated to be 11.9%).” ... «Benzinga, May 15»
2
Road Trip USA: Kentucky
... you see above (there are many different colors) into plates, platters, jewelry, bowls, coasters, vases, name plates, or decretive wonders. «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
3
CLARCOR's (CLC) CEO Chris Conway on Q4 2014 Results …
This acquisition which we expect to be neither decretive nor accretive to earnings in 2015 provides us with products and market access to ... «Seeking Alpha, Jan 15»
4
How to Give Your Kitchen a Thrify Facelift In 5 Steps
To add more interest to your space, consider adding decretive trim or even beadboard paneling made out of PC around the perimeter of your ... «WhoSay, Dec 14»
5
“God's Will” In Calvinism and Arminianism
The two wills are: God's decretive will by which he designs, ordains and renders certain everything that happens without exception and even ... «Patheos, Aug 14»
6
Albemarle County Supervisors Express Concerns over Rt. 29 …
“Governor McAuliffe has issued a decretive on using local businesses here, minority businesses, so that will be considered,” says Layne. «The Charlottesville Newsplex, Aug 14»
7
Do not adjust your monitor – Hitachi Seaside Park really looks like this
The park's kochia are cultivated for decretive purposes, but the plant does have a few practical uses as well. Aside from being used in some ... «RocketNews24, Sep 13»
8
South Carolina Court Upholds Exclusions Blocking Contractor Suit …
M&M hired a subcontractor to clean the bricks, but in doing so the company defaced the decretive features of some of the bricks. Bennett ... «Insurance Journal, Aug 13»
9
Memoir of New York City Chinese
So it was a very beautiful scroll, it came in a decretive box." Historical records tell of the journey of development of Chinese in New York. «YouTube, Mar 13»
10
Kingfisher liable for prosecution; 'onus on Mallya to save airline'
However, the swap ratio close to 9:1 appears to be value decretive for the shareholders of Mahindra Satyam and value accretive for Tech ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Mar 12»

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