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PRONUNCIATION OF DISTRACTIVE

distractive  [dɪsˈtræktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISTRACTIVE

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

WHAT DOES DISTRACTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of distractive in the English dictionary

The definition of distractive in the dictionary is tending or serving to distract someone.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISTRACTIVE


abstractive
æbˈstræktɪv
active
ˈæktɪv
attractive
əˈtræktɪv
contractive
kənˈtræktɪv
detractive
dɪˈtræktɪv
diffractive
dɪˈfræktɪv
extractive
ɪkˈstræktɪv
inactive
ɪnˈæktɪv
interactive
ˌɪntərˈæktɪv
overactive
ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv
photorefractive
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈfræktɪv
proactive
prəʊˈæktɪv
protractive
prəˈtræktɪv
radioactive
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv
reactive
rɪˈæktɪv
refractive
rɪˈfræktɪv
retractive
rɪˈtræktɪv
subtractive
səbˈtræktɪv
tractive
ˈtræktɪv
unattractive
ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISTRACTIVE

distract
distractable
distracted
distractedly
distractedness
distracter
distractibility
distractible
distracting
distractingly
distraction
distractor
distrail
distrain
distrainable
distrainee
distrainer
distrainment
distrainor
distraint

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISTRACTIVE

addictive
alternative
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
destructive
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
objective
perspective
productive
prospective
protective
reflective
reproductive
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of distractive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «distractive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISTRACTIVE

Find out the translation of distractive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of distractive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «distractive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

分散注意力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

distractive
570 millions of speakers

English

distractive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

distractive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تتناقض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отвлекающим
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distractive
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষোভ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distrayant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gangguan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

distractive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気を散らす
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

신연
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gangguan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

distractive
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவனச்சிதறல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

व्याप्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

oyalama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

distractive
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

distractive
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відволікаючим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distractive
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

distractive
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

distractive
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

distractive
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

distraherende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of distractive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTRACTIVE»

The term «distractive» is regularly used and occupies the 95.856 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTRACTIVE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTRACTIVE»

Discover the use of distractive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to distractive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fractures of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
The mechanism of discoligamentous failure in distractive flexion injuries appears to occur along a continuum (29,30). IV CLINICAL MANAGEMENT Fortunately, the terminal stage of a distractive flexion injury with complete ligamentous ...
Alexander R. Vaccaro, 2002
2
Vesania Albums: Distractive Killusions, God the Lux, ...
The album was released worldwide in November, 2007. A limited edition digipak version was also released, containing two bonus tracks. This is the first album with Valeo as a real band member.
LLC Books, 2010
3
Issues in Neurology Research and Practice: 2011 Edition
Research reports on discectomy from E.I. Francke and colleagues provide new insights Researchers detail in 'Distractive force relative to initial graft compression in an in vivo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion model,' new data in ...
‎2012
4
Surgery of the Cervical Spine
Distractive Flexion Injury Distractive flexion represents the most common injury pattern and is most often caused by motor vehicle accidents and falls from a height. lnjury is most common between C5-C6 and C6-C7. Distractive loads applied to ...
Howard S An, J Michael Simpson, 1994
5
Contemporary Management of Spinal Cord Injury: From Impact ...
The major force vector of distractive-exten- sion injuries is tension along the ventral elements resulting in failure of the anterior longitudinal ligament with an avulsion fracture of the injured vertebral body. With increasing tension, there may also ...
Charles H. Tator, Edward C. Benzel, 2000
6
Spine Surgery 2-Vol Set: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, ...
Distractive. Extension. Distractive extension injuries are usually caused by forces that placetheventral elementsunder tension (Figs. 65-17 to 65-20). Ventral disc space widening is the characteristic radiographic finding, although failure may ...
Edward C. Benzel, 2012
7
Digital Signal Processing for In-Vehicle Systems and Safety
Driver Status Identification: Distractive conditions cause important safety problems to drivers. Studies have shown that nearly 80% of traffic accidents occur due to driver inattention, which are commonly results of distractive conditions.
John H.L. Hansen, Pinar Boyraz, Kazuya Takeda, 2012
8
Textbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Fig. 15: Distractive flexion injury. Stage 1: Facet subluxation in flexion and divergence of spinous processes (flexion sprain); some blunting of anterosuperior vertebral margin as in a stage 1 compression flexion injury. Stage 2: Unilateral facet ...
‎2009
9
Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/deceleration ...
Distractive Flexion Stage 1 Clinical correlation of the information gained during the history with regard to the mechanism of injury must be applied to the radiographic picture in distractive flexion stage 1 injuries. The neutral lateral radiograph ...
Stephen M. Foreman, Arthur C. Croft, 2001
10
The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Nervous ...
diStraCtive extenSion Distractive extension injury occurs with acute hyperex- tension of the spine. In its most minor form, this is termed a “whiplash” injury. In its more severe form, a common scenario for such an injury is the elderly patient with ...
H. Royden Jones, Jr. Jr., Ted Burns, Michael J. Aminoff, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTRACTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term distractive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Haledon Police Department second in county in issuing tickets
The Haledon Police Department was second in Passaic County for issued tickets during the nationwide distractive driving campaign in April. «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
2
Saluting Norman Washington Manley on his 122nd birthday
His second stint from 1959-1962 with Vernon Arnett at finance saw him enmeshed in the distractive federal enterprise which sapped his mental ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
3
Ai's Report - We Have Nothing to Hide - Nigerian Army
The Defence Spokesman stated that "It is clear that Amnesty International (AI) becomes more active in presenting distractive allegations ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
4
CtK students take the Challenge
Interactive activities focusing on distractive driving were held in the school's atrium, where students learned very quickly how texting and driving ... «theifp.ca, Jul 15»
5
Stiffer Penalties For 'Distracted Drivers' In Manitoba
... for those caught texting while driving and now Manitoba is severely stiffening the penalty if caught performing a distractive driving behavior. «Android Headlines - Android News, Jul 15»
6
Best Minn. albums of 2015 (so far) are a varied bunch
Take out the unavoidably distractive allure of St. Paul's immaculate James J. Hill Reference Library — where Koskinen leads the house band ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Lopers promote former graduates Brandon, Stutzman
Stutzman helped conceptualized and established the organization, which is known for their creative and distractive ability to help with the home ... «Kearney Hub, Jul 15»
8
Civil Society Organization reaffirms confidence in Oyegun
“It is rather unfortunate and distractive that certain individuals are calling for the resignation of the National Chairman at this time when he has ... «DailyPost Nigeria, Jul 15»
9
Why We Won't Impeach Ekweremadu As Deputy Senate President …
That will be distractive to the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. “For now, reconciliation process is on-going between the Unity Camp and the Like ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
10
Oyegun: Group Warns APC Against “PDP Use And Dump Style''
According to the group, it is unfortunate and distractive for some individuals to call for the resignation of Oyegun after he led the APC to an ... «The Streetjournal, Jul 15»

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