- Subsultive
- Subsultive Sub*sul"tive, a. Subsultory. [R.] --Berkley. [1913 Webster]
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Subsultive
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subsultive — sub·sul·tive … English syllables
subsultive — səbˈsəltiv adjective Etymology: Latin subsultus (past participle of subsilire to leap up) + English ive : subsultory … Useful english dictionary
sub|sul|to|ry — «suhb SUHL tuhr ee», adjective. = subsultive. (Cf. ↑subsultive) … Useful english dictionary
subsultorily — subsultˈorily adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑subsultive … Useful english dictionary
subsultus — subsultˈus noun (medicine) An abnormal convulsive or twitching movement, usu of the muscles • • • Main Entry: ↑subsultive … Useful english dictionary
sub|sul|tive — «suhb SUHL tihv», adjective. characterized by sudden leaps or starts; jerky; convulsive: »subsultive earthquake shocks. ╂[< Latin subsultus, past participle of subsilīre leap up (< sub under + salīre leap) + English ive] … Useful english dictionary
