"altercative" meaning in English

See altercative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more altercative [comparative], most altercative [superlative]
Etymology: See altercation. Head templates: {{en-adj}} altercative (comparative more altercative, superlative most altercative)
  1. (rare) Characterized by altercation Tags: rare Related terms: altercation Translations (characterized by wrangling): altercador (Portuguese), altercante (Portuguese)
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