Meaning of appointive in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈpɔɪn(t)ɪv/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   appointive

   Definitions

   1. relating to the act of appointing

   Examples

   • « appointive powers »
2. 2. subject to appointment

   Synonyms

   • nominated
   • nominative
   • nonelective

   Antonyms

   • elective
   • elected