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recombinantdna commented on the word contravenous
(adj.) opposite a vein
(adj.) - vs. intravenous
September 26, 2008
liopleurodon commented on the word contravenous
Could this also be an adjective meaning "of or relating to that which contravenes"?
September 26, 2008
recombinantdna commented on the word contravenous
I suspect that would be a slightly more useful lexeme. So yes.
September 26, 2008
mollusque commented on the word contravenous
Forming an adjective by adding -ous to a verb is unusual. I can't think of an example. (Anyone?) Flirtatious is close, but comes from flirt via flirtation. On that model, I'd expect contravene > contravention > contraventious.
September 27, 2008
liopleurodon commented on the word contravenous
Blasphemous, torturous, obvious (from obviate)...
October 22, 2008