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infusive

infusive

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Using a steady flow of liquid to put medicine or nutrients into the body
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈfjuːsɪv/
: infusivo
  • In the culinary world, infusive oils are made by steeping herbs in oil to enhance dishes.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that an infusive treatment could improve the patient's recovery time.

  • Murshed Chowdhury, CEO of Infusive Solutions, a specialized staffing firm in New York City, suggests that candidates ask the interviewer, "What excites you about coming into work every day?"

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  • The infusive method of preparing tea allows the flavors to develop fully.

Surface Forms

infusive positive

Morphology

infusive = infuse (transparent) = infuse + ive

Derived directly from the verb 'infuse' with the adjectival suffix '-ive', so the meaning is predictable; the 'in-' sequence is part of 'infuse' here, not the negative prefix.

Etymology

Infusive comes from Latin parts in- and fundere, which mean 'into' and 'to pour', and it shares the same root as infuse. Think of pouring a liquid 'into' something — that's why infusive describes methods or qualities that send a liquid or medicine to be taken into the body by infusion.