seclusive

adj, noun — 2 senses

seclusive

adj

US /səˈklu.sɪv/

Etymology Pseudo-Latinism, derived from *sēclūsīvus, a combination of sēclūdō (“to seclude”) + -īvus (“-ive”), whence the native Latin sēclūsus. Equivalent to seclude + -ive.

Serving or tending to seclude (oneself); affecting seclusion.

Synonyms: reclusive
Derived terms: seclusively, seclusiveness, seclusivity
Related terms: seclude, seclusion

seclusive

noun

Etymology Pseudo-Latinism, derived from *sēclūsīvus, a combination of sēclūdō (“to seclude”) + -īvus (“-ive”), whence the native Latin sēclūsus. Equivalent to seclude + -ive.

Nonstandard, Rare A person who stays in seclusion; a recluse.

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