recreative
- adjective
- /ˌriːkrəˈeɪtɪv/
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recreativo
- Instead, "the yoking of such disruptive and recreative qualities in so ubiquitous a deity inspires fear as much as affection among his devotees" (1987:263).
Examples
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The recreative effort of the novel passes periodically through the discursive space of the second person, but it does not rest there, moving subsequently either into a first-person "teller" mode or a third-person figural mode.
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The recreative project of contemporary innovative fiction is nowhere more evident than in its approach to history.
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The Voice in the Closet marks a turning point in Federman's recreative approach to historical narration.
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Federman's complicated cast of actants and pronouns has led, finally, to a stronger, recreative response to history.
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"Brooding" already says too much; however, the very absence of epithets in the story provokes them in our recreative attempts to understand it.
Academic text (1996) -
This makes music a very valuable tool, not only because it holds children's interest and provides a wealth of themes around which instruction can be devised, but because it has recreative capabilities that promote student attention and motivation.
Academic text (1996) -
Performers, or recreative artists as they sometimes label themselves, share with creative artists the gift of an unteachable talent for artistic expression, and like all artists, they are afflicted with ambivalence over displaying that talent in public, relishing acclaim, apprehensive of rejection.
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After a long week at work, I always look forward to my recreative weekend plans with friends.
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The park offers many recreative activities like hiking, cycling, and picnicking for families to enjoy.
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Taking a short vacation to the beach is a great way to have a recreative experience and unwind.
Synonyms
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Causes you to feel calm and ready to rest
Antonyms
How Refreshing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word recreative comes from the parts re- ('again') and create ('to make'), like the familiar word recreate. So a recreative activity or place makes you feel new again — it restores your energy, refreshes you, and helps you relax.