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pacifical

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pa·cif·ic   (pə-sĭf'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Tending to diminish or put an end to conflict; appeasing.

  2. Of a peaceful nature; tranquil.


[French pacifique, from Old French pacifice, from Latin pācificus : pāx, pāc-, peace; see pag- in Indo-European roots + -ficus, -fic.]
pa·cif'i·cal·ly adv.
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