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aggressive

adjective ag·gres·sive \ə-ˈgre-siv\

: ready and willing to fight, argue, etc. : feeling or showing aggression

: using forceful methods to succeed or to do something

medical : very severe

Full Definition of AGGRESSIVE

1
a :  tending toward or exhibiting aggression <aggressive behavior>
b :  marked by combative readiness <an aggressive fighter>
2
a :  marked by obtrusive energy
b :  marked by driving forceful energy or initiative :  enterprising <an aggressive salesman>
3
:  strong or emphatic in effect or intent <aggressive colors> <aggressive flavors>
4
:  growing, developing, or spreading rapidly <aggressive bone tumors>
5
:  more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent <aggressive chemotherapy>
ag·gres·sive·ly adverb
ag·gres·sive·ness noun
ag·gres·siv·i·ty \ˌa-ˌgre-ˈsi-və-tē\ noun
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First Known Use of AGGRESSIVE

1824

Synonym Discussion of AGGRESSIVE

aggressive, militant, assertive, self-assertive mean obtrusively energetic especially in pursuing particular goals. aggressive implies a disposition to dominate often in disregard of others' rights or in determined and energetic pursuit of one's ends <aggressive in his business dealings>. militant also implies a fighting disposition but suggests not self-seeking but devotion to a cause, movement, or principle <militant protesters rallied against the new law>. assertive suggests bold self-confidence in expression of opinion <the more assertive speakers dominated the forum>. self-assertive connotes forwardness or brash self-confidence <a self-assertive young upstart>.

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AGGRESSIVE Defined for Kids

aggressive

adjective ag·gres·sive \ə-ˈgre-siv\

Definition of AGGRESSIVE for Kids

1
:  showing a readiness to fight or argue <an aggressive dog> <aggressive behavior>
2
:  engaging in hostile action without reasonable cause <an aggressive nation>
3
:  being forceful in getting things done <an overly aggressive salesperson>
ag·gres·sive·ly adverb
ag·gres·sive·ness noun
Medical Dictionary

aggressive

adjective ag·gres·sive \ə-ˈgres-iv\

Medical Definition of AGGRESSIVE

1
:  tending toward or exhibiting aggression <aggressive behavior>
2
:  growing, developing, or spreading rapidly <aggressive bone tumors>
3
:  more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent <aggressive chemotherapy> <aggressive surgical intervention>—compare conservative
ag·gres·sive·ly adverb
ag·gres·sive·ness noun
ag·gres·siv·i·ty \ˌag-ˌre-ˈsiv-ət-ē\ noun, plural ag·gres·siv·i·ties

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