Costive

7 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Causing or characterised by constipation, or having a binding effect on the bowels.

“The physician warned that the prescribed medicine had a costive effect and recommended increasing fluid intake.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cos·tive

Related Words

Synonyms

constipatingbindingobstructed

Antonyms

laxative

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Wordle

The V near the end makes this word distinctive, the ending IVE is shared with many adjectives.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points thanks to the V (4 pts). COSTIVE is a strong medical adjective for clearing a V tile.

Words Related to Costive

Words you can make from Costive

Shorter words formed from the letters in “costive”.

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