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se⋅clu⋅sive

[si-kloo-siv]
–adjective
1. tending to seclude, esp. oneself.
2. causing or providing seclusion.

Origin:
1815–25; secluse (< L sēclūsus secluded; see seclusion ) + -ive


se⋅clu⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
se⋅clu⋅sive⋅ness, noun
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se·clu·sive   (sĭ-klōō'sĭv, -zĭv)   
adj.  Of, fond of, or seeking seclusion.
se·clu'sive·ly adv., se·clu'sive·ness n.
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