"infusive" meaning in English

See infusive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪnˈfjuːsɪv/ Forms: more infusive [comparative], most infusive [superlative]
Etymology: From infuse + -ive. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|infuse|ive}} infuse + -ive Head templates: {{en-adj}} infusive (comparative more infusive, superlative most infusive)
  1. Having the power of infusion; inspiring; influencing.
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