Definitions for calculative-ˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
cal•cu•la•tionˌkæl kyəˈleɪ ʃən(n.)
the act or process of calculating; computation.
Category: Math
the result of calculating.
an estimate based on the known facts; forecast.
forethought; prior or careful planning.
scheming selfishness.
Origin of calculation:
1350–1400; ME < LL
cal′cu•la`tive-ˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv(adj.)cal`cu•la′tion•al
Princeton's WordNet
calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd(adj)
used of persons
"the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
Wiktionary
calculative(Adjective)
Of, pertaining to, or involving calculation.
Webster Dictionary
Calculative(adj)
of or pertaining to calculation; involving calculation
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