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Definition of retractative in English:

retractative

Pronunciation /rɪˈtraktətɪv/

adjective

rare

  • Of the nature of or characterized by revision.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Ayliffe (1676–1732), lawyer and author. From classical Latin retractāt-, past participial stem of retractāre retract + -ive.