opinionative adjective. [ǝ'pɪnjǝnǝtɪv] M16.
[from OPINION noun + -ATIVE.]
1. Based on opinion or belief; imagined; conjectural, speculative; doctrinal as opp. to practical. M16-L19.

2. Sticking obstinately to one's own opinion; opinionated. M16.
■ C. M. Yonge Since her engagement she had become much quieter and less opinionative.

■ opinionatively adverb (rare) (a) as an expression of opinion; (b) in an opinionated manner; conceitedly, obstinately: M16.

■ opinionativeness noun L16.

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