justificative (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *justificative*:
ADJECTIVE	all	justificative, defensive, justificatory	attempting to justify or defend in speech / speech or writing
all	justificative, justificatory, vindicatory	providing justification

English > *justificative*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	attempting to justify or defend in speech / speech or writing.
Synonyms	defensive, justificatory
Broader	apologetic, excusatory	offering or expressing apology
Spanish	defensivo, justificador, justificante
Catalan	defensiu, defensor, justificador, justificant
Verbs	justify	show to be right by providing justification or proof

English > *justificative*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Providing justification.
Synonyms	justificatory, vindicatory
Broader	exculpatory	Clearing of guilt or blame
Spanish	justificante, vindicador
Verbs	justify	show to be right by providing justification or proof
Verbs	justify	(used of God) declare innocent

HyperDic: justificative