suppressiv

suppressive

English translations

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    suppressive

Word details

German meaning
Unterdrückend, hemmend oder dämpfend wirkend.
English meaning
suppressive
Synonym
unterdrückend, hemmend
German example
Die Medikamente wirkten suppressiv auf das Immunsystem.
English example
The medication had a suppressive effect on the immune system.
Comparative
suppressiverSuperlative: am suppressivsten

Example sentences with “suppressiv”

  1. Das Medikament wirkt suppressiv. (The medication has a suppressive effect.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'suppressiv' a common word?

It is mainly used in medical or political contexts.