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aggressive

The correct spelling is aggressive.

How to pronounce aggressive

/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
adjective

IPA: /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/

Say it like: Agg-res-siv-e

The correct spelling is aggressive. Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing. For example: "an aggressive policy, war, person, nation"

Usage Examples

an aggressive policy, war, person, nation

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.
  2. 2.Of heuristics, source code optimization techniques, etc.: exploiting every opportunity to be applied.
  3. 3.(of a tumour or disease) That spreads quickly or extensively; virulent; malignant.

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