See Also: suspensive(medicine)
suspensive(dictionary)

Luddism (iou) and suspensive (medicine)


Luddism (iou)



Luddism noun. E19.
[formed as LUDDITE + -ISM.]
Hist. The practices of the Luddites. E19.
transf. (Also luddism.) Intense dislike of or opposition to increased industrialization or the introduction of new technology, esp. in a place of work. M20.

suspensive (medicine)


suspensive


Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. "In suspensive thoughts." . "A suspensive veto." . "The provisional and suspensive attitude." (J. Morley) Suspensive condition, a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed.

Origin: Cf. F. Suspensif. See Suspend.

Source: Websters Dictionary