eductive, a.
(iːˈdʌktɪv)
[f. L. ēduct- ppl. stem of ēdūcĕre to educe + -ive.]
† a. Med. Tending to draw out (obs.). b. Having the function of eliciting or developing.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 165 Every humour..hath its proper eductive Cathartick. 1667 Boyle Orig. Formes & Qual., The power of Matter in reference to Forms is partly Eductive. |