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Emotiveness

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e·mo·tive  (-mtv)
adj.
1. Of or relating to emotion: the emotive aspect of symbols.
2. Characterized by, expressing, or exciting emotion: an emotive trial lawyer; the emotive issue of gun control.
e·motive·ly adv.
e·motive·ness, emo·tivi·ty (m-tv-t) n.
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