provocative
provocative Lexical Profile
provocative Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Causing or intended to cause anger, annoyance, or another strong emotional reaction, especially deliberately.
"The speaker made several provocative remarks that sparked a heated debate among the audience."
Stimulating intellectual curiosity, discussion, or deep thought.
"Her new documentary raises provocative questions about the future of artificial intelligence."
Intended to arouse sexual desire or interest.
"The fashion magazine featured a series of provocative photographs on its cover."
• noun
Something that provokes, stimulates, or excites a response or appetite.
"The harsh critique served as a provocative to further artistic innovation."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin provocativus ('calling forth'), derived from Latin provocare ('to call forth, challenge, or summon'), from pro- ('forth') and vocare ('to call').