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Costive word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "costive" word

[adjective] retarding evacuation of feces
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\Cos"tive\ (k?s"t?v), a. [OF. costev['e], p. p. of costever, F. constiper, L. constipare to press closely together, to cram; con- + stipare to press together, cram. See {Stipulate}, {Stiff}, and cf. {Constipate}.] 1. Retaining fecal matter in the bowels; having too slow a motion of the bowels; constipated. 2. Reserved; formal; close; cold. [Obs.] ``A costive brain.'' --Prior. ``Costive of laughter.'' --B. Jonson. You must be frank, but without indiscretion; and close, but without being costive. --Lord Chesterfield. 3. Dry and hard; impermeable; unyielding. [Obs.] Clay in dry seasons is costive, hardening with the sun and wind. --Mortimer.

Synonyms for costive

binding, constipating

Antonyms: laxative

The fun area, different aproach to word »costive«

Let's analyse "costive" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EVITSOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- ... - .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: costive: 6 + 9 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: costive: 3 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 30, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1) 22 Fool Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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