diffusive adjective. [dɪ'fju:sɪv] E17.
[medieval Latin diffusivus, formed as DIFFUSE verb: see -IVE.]
1. Having the quality of diffusing; characterized by diffusion (lit. & fig.). E17.

2. Of a body of people: consisting of members in their individual capacity rather than a collective or representative one. M17-E18.

3. = DIFFUSE adjective 2. L17.

■ diffusively adverb E17.

■ diffusiveness noun M17.

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