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      calculative
      adjective
      acting with a specific goal
      Roots
      calculuscalcul- · Latin · pebble (used for counting)ativus-ative · Latin · tending to
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      Where does calculative come from?

      The word calculative breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: calcul, from Latin calculus (“pebble (used for counting)”); and -ative, from Latin ativus (“tending to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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