(linguistics) A verb form in some native American languages that implies expectation of an action, as opposed to the report of an action or a general statement about the type of action.
expectative
expensive
expensive
adj
(computing) Taking a lot of system time or resources.
(obsolete) Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.
Having a high price or cost.
expiative
expiative
adj
That serves to expiate.
expletive
expletive
adj
Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).
Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
noun
(linguistics) A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning.
(linguistics) A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.
A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
explosive
explosive
adj
(figurative) Shocking; startling.
(slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.