different between subversive vs transgressive

English

Etymology

See subvert and -ive.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s?b?v??s?v/
• Rhymes: -??s?v
• Hyphenation: sub?ver?sive

Adjective

subversive (comparative more subversive, superlative most subversive)

1. Intending to subvert, overturn or undermine a government or authority.

Synonyms

• insurgent, seditious

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

subversive (plural subversives)

1. A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

Synonyms

• revolutionist, revolutionary, subverter

Derived terms

• antisubversive
• countersubversive
• nonsubversive

Translations

French

Adjective

subversive

1. feminine singular of subversif

German

Pronunciation

Adjective

subversive

1. inflection of subversiv:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

Swedish

Adjective

subversive

1. absolute definite natural masculine form of subversiv.

English

Etymology

From transgress +? -ive.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t?ænz????s?v/
• Rhymes: -?s?v

Adjective

transgressive (comparative more transgressive, superlative most transgressive)

1. Involving transgression; that passes beyond some acceptable limit; sinful.
2. Going beyond generally accepted boundaries; violating usual practice, subversive.
   • 2004, Roger Ebert, P.S. movie review

     'P.S.' is the second movie in two weeks to use reincarnation as the excuse for transgressive sex.

Translations

Noun

transgressive (plural transgressives)

1. A form of verb in some languages.
2. An individual who transgresses, or breaks social rules.

Translations

See also

• adverbial participle
• converb

French

Adjective

transgressive

1. feminine singular of transgressif