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processive

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[pruh-ses-iv] / prəˈsɛs ɪv /

adjective

  1. advancing or going forward; progressive.

    the processive quality of language.

Etymology

Origin of processive

1615–25; < Latin prōcess ( us ) ( process ) + -ive

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In that immense unweeting Mind is shown One far above forethinking; processive, Yet superconscious; a Clairvoyancy That knows not what It knows, yet works therewith.—

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

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