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DISSIMULATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dissimulative mean?
• DISSIMULATIVE (adjective)
The adjective DISSIMULATIVE has 1 sense:
1. concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive
Familiarity information: DISSIMULATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Concealing under a false appearance with the intent to deceive
Context example:
dissimulative arts
Similar:
insincere (lacking sincerity)
Derivation:
dissimulate (hide (feelings) from other people)
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