| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Counteracting or preventing putrefaction, or a putrescent tendency in the system; antiputrefactive.[Websters]
2. Rarely used base adjective of the adverb antiseptically.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adverb Form (antiseptically) | 1. By means of antiseptics.[Websters]. 2. In a disinfectant or detergent manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a clean, aseptic, virtuous or hygienic manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a preservative or preventive manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 5. In a sterile or barren manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. In a germicidal or bactericidal manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. In a conservative or moderate manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "ANTISEPTICAL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
