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re-distributive
re·dis·trib·u·tive
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ˌri
dɪˈstrɪb
yə
tɪv
/
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strib
-y
uh
-tiv
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adjective
Economics
.
favoring, supporting, or practicing income redistribution:
the redistributive effects of public spending.
Origin:
1880–85;
redistribute
+
-ive
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redistribute
(ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt)
—
vb
to distribute (something) again or differently
redis'tributive
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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