Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Exerting; having power to exert.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Having power or a tendency to exert; using exertion.

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  • adjective Having power or a tendency to exert; using exertion.

Etymologies

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exert +‎ -ive

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Examples

  • Adding to the complexity of an expanding program mission, five decades of advances in medical treatments and rehabilitative technologies, combined with a secular trend away from physically exertive work, have arguably blurred any sharp divide that may have once existed between those who are " totally and permanently disabled " and those who are disabled but retain some work capacity.

    Social Security Disability Benefits Unsustainable Tad DeHaven 2010

  • When first thrown wholly upon a diet of reindeer meat, it seems inadequate to properly nourish the system and there is an apparent weakness and inability to perform severe exertive, fatiguing journeys.

    Lt. Frederick Schwatka and low-carb adaptation | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2006

  • As a result of events in the 60s (when the government of my province was unfortunately not nearly as exertive of its rights as it should have been), Newfoundland and Labrador was denied the right of transit across Quebec in defiance of the spirit and letter of the Canadian Constitution.

    The Future Prospects of Canada's Newest Province 1980

  • So that the male acts as the passive, or recipient pole of attraction, the female as the active, positive, exertive pole, in human relations.

    Fantasia of the Unconscious 1907

  • The decision to move away from grueling, back-breaking and physically exertive action for a while is a conscious one.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • Elevate the person's feet about 12 inches. of the water, check the temperature, alternating in this pattern, repeat as neces - really drink a lot of water, do not Apply cool, wet cloths (or cool water directly) to gait take him for long over exertive sary.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

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