| repercussive | 1. Tending or able to repercuss; having the power of sending back; causing to reverberate. "Ye repercussive rocks! repeat the sound." (W. Pattison) 2. Repellent. "Blood is stanched by astringent and repecussive medicines." 3. Driven back; rebounding; reverberated. "Rages loud the repercussive roar." Origin: Cf. F. Repercussif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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