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deceptive

Definition of deceptive

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/

Adjective

deceptive (comparative more deceptive, superlative most deceptive)

  1. misleading, likely or attempting to deceive

Derived terms

  • deceptive advertising
  • deceptive cadence
  • deceptive cognate

Related terms

References:

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