costive

adjective cos·tive \ˈkäs-tiv, ˈkȯs-\

Definition of COSTIVE

a : affected with constipation

b : causing constipation

: slow in action or expression

: not generous : stingy

— cos·tive·ly adverb

— cos·tive·ness noun

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Middle English, from Anglo-French costivé, past participle of costiver to constipate, from Latin constipare

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective cos·tive \ˈkäs-tiv, ˈkȯs-\

: affected with constipation

: causing constipation

—cos·tive·ness noun

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