What does retributive mean?
Definitions for retributive
rɪˈtrɪb yə tɪv; -ˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ire·tribu·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
retaliatory, relatiative, retributive, retributory, vindicatoryadjective
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
"retributive justice demands an eye for an eye"
retributive, retributory, vindicatoryadjective
given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
"retributive justice"
Wiktionary
retributiveadjective
Relating to retribution; retaliatory.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Retributory, Retributiveadjective
Repaying; making repayment.
Etymology: from retribute.
Something strangely retributive is working. Clarissa.
Webster Dictionary
Retributiveadjective
alt. of Retributory
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of retributive in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of retributive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of retributive in a Sentence
You wonder whether things could be prevented if we spent more on mental health treatment on the front end and mental health options on the front end, instead of always just waiting for bad things to happen and seeking retributive justice.
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