† ˈmonitive, a. and n. Obs. rare.
[f. L. monit-, ppl. stem of monē-re to admonish + -ive.]
a. adj. Warning, admonitory. b. n. A warning or reminder.
| a 1638 Mede Wks. (1672) 326 Ignatius..urges the Vnity of the Altar for a monitive to the Congregation to agree together in one. a 1677 Barrow Serm. Wks. 1716 II. 140 Considering the usefulness of them..as they are exemplary and monitive. |