Costive(adjective)
Affected by or causing constipation; also slow in action or expression.
Hindi meaning:कब्ज़ से पीड़ित या कार्य में सुस्त
Synonyms: Constipated, Obstructed, Sluggish, Retentive
Antonyms: Regular, Unobstructed, Fluent, Expansive
Example: A lack of fibre in his diet left him feeling costive.
Trick to remember: Costive sounds like closed system—nothing moves freely or quickly.
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