See Also: propinquate(dictionary)

ascensive (iou) and propinquate (iou)


ascensive (iou)



ascensive adjective. Now rare. E17.
[medieval Latin ascensivus, from Latin ascens-: see ASCENSION, -IVE.]
Characterized by or producing upward movement, rising; progressive, intensive.

propinquate (iou)



propinquate verb intrans. rare. E17.
[Latin propinquat- pa. ppl stem of propinquare: see PROPINQUANT, -ATE3.]
Approach, draw near.