executive-obstructive
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv əbˈstrʌktɪv/
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv əbˈstrʌktɪv/
hindrance in executive actions
Etymology
'executive-obstructive' is a compound word formed from 'executive' and 'obstructive'. 'Executive' originates from Latin 'executivus', meaning 'carrying out', and 'obstructive' comes from Latin 'obstructivus', meaning 'blocking'.
'Executive' evolved from the Latin 'executivus' through Old French 'executif', while 'obstructive' evolved from Latin 'obstructivus' through Middle English 'obstructif'.
Initially, 'executive' meant 'carrying out', and 'obstructive' meant 'blocking'. Combined, they describe a hindrance in executive actions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a situation where executive actions or decisions are hindered or blocked.
The executive-obstructive policies led to a standstill in the company's progress.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 08:22