solutiveEtymologyFrom Medieval Latin solutivus, from Latin solutus (the past participle of solvere) + -ive (from the Latin suffix -ivus). Compare French solutif.solutive means Tending to produce relaxation (as of the bowels); having laxative properties. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.adjTending to produce relaxation (as of the bowels); having laxative properties.loosening (of strictness of contractual terms), through gradual dissolution of binding obligations (as of a previously agreed-upon contract)“so abstersive , and opening , and solutive a drink as mead”nounA laxative medicine.