suspensive

/səˈspɛnsɪv/
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Other forms: suspensively

Definitions of suspensive
  1. adjective
    (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
    synonyms: cliff-hanging, nail-biting, suspenseful
    tense
    in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
  2. adjective
    undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
    synonyms:
    indecisive
    characterized by lack of decision and firmness
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