Distractive

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstræktɪv/

Definitions of distractive

adjective describing something that causes distraction or interrupts focus

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music was distractive during the exam.

A2 Her phone constantly buzzing was distractive while she was trying to study.

B1 The bright colors of the advertisement were distractive and took away from the main message.

B2 The constant noise in the office was distractive and made it hard to focus on work.

C1 The flashy graphics on the website were distractive and detracted from the overall user experience.

C2 The intricate details in the painting were distractive, drawing attention away from the main subject.

Examples of distractive in a Sentence

formal The distractive elements in the presentation hindered the audience's ability to focus on the main points.

informal All the distractive noise in the room made it hard to concentrate on my work.

slang Stop being so distractive, I'm trying to study here!

figurative Her bright personality was like a distractive light in the midst of darkness.

Grammatical Forms of distractive

past tense

distracted

plural

distractives

comparative

more distractive

superlative

most distractive

present tense

distracts

future tense

will distract

perfect tense

has distracted

continuous tense

is distracting

singular

distractive

positive degree

distractive

infinitive

to distract

gerund

distracting

participle

distracted

Origin and Evolution of distractive

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'distractive' originated from the Latin word 'distractus', which means 'drawn apart' or 'distracted'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'distractive' has evolved to refer to something that causes distraction or diverts attention, moving away from its original meaning of being drawn apart.