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lu·cra·tive (lo̵̅o̅′krə tiv)
adjective
producing wealth or profit; profitable; remunerative a lucrative investment
Etymology: ME lucratif < L lucrativus < pp. of lucrari, to gain < lucrum: see lucre
Related Forms:
- lucratively lu′·cra·tively adverb
- lucrativeness lu′·cra·tive·ness noun
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