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1. abrasive

adjective. ['əˈbreɪsɪv'] sharply disagreeable; rigorous.

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  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • abrase (English)
  • abrasus (Latin)

Rhymes with Abrasive

  • persuasive
  • pervasive
  • invasive
  • evasive

How do you pronounce abrasive?

Pronounce abrasive as əˈbreɪsɪv.

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2. abrasive

adjective. ['əˈbreɪsɪv'] causing abrasion.

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  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • abrase (English)
  • abrasus (Latin)

3. abrasive

noun. ['əˈbreɪsɪv'] a substance that abrades or wears down.

Etymology

  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • abrase (English)
  • abrasus (Latin)