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单词 proceptive
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Definition of proceptive in English:

proceptive

adjective prə(ʊ)ˈsɛptɪv
US Philosophy
  • Of or relating to proception.

adjective prə(ʊ)ˈsɛptɪv
Biology
  • Promoting or facilitating conception (contrasted with contraceptive); relating to or designating behaviour (especially by a female) intended to initiate or promote copulation (contrasted with receptive).

Origin

1950s. From procept- + -ive.

 
 

Definition of proceptive in US English:

proceptive

adjectiveprə(ʊ)ˈsɛptɪv
US Philosophy
  • Of or relating to proception.

adjectiveprə(ʊ)ˈsɛptɪv
Biology
  • Promoting or facilitating conception (contrasted with contraceptive); relating to or designating behaviour (especially by a female) intended to initiate or promote copulation (contrasted with receptive).

Origin

1950s. From procept- + -ive<br>1970s. From pro- + -ceptive.

 
 
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