elim·i·na·tive \ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnā]d.]iv, -_nə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv\adjective : serving or tending to eliminate; specifically: relating to, operating in the process of, or carrying on bodily elimination < citrous foods aid the eliminative organs in their work >