9 letters · 18 points in Scrabble
adjective inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
adjective striving to overcome in argument
adjective having or showing a ready disposition to fight
originEtymology tree English combat Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English combative From combat + -ive.
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