suspensive

Adjective
Synonyms: cliff-hangingsuspensefulnail-biting

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspenseSynonyms: cliff-hangingsuspensefulnail-biting
  2. undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Suspensive \Sus*pen"sive\, a. [Cf. F. suspensif. See Suspend.] Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. "In suspensive thoughts." --Beaumont. "A suspensive veto." --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

The provisional and suspensive attitude. --J. Morley. [1913 Webster]

Suspensive condition (Scots Law), a condition precedent, or a condition without the performance of which the contract can not be completed. [1913 Webster]

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