pacifical


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pa·cif·ic

(pə-sĭf′ĭk) also pa·cif·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
adj.
1. Tending to diminish or put an end to conflict; appeasing.
2. Of a peaceful nature; tranquil.
[French pacifique, from Old French pacifice, from Latin pācificus : pāx, pāc-, peace; see pag- in Indo-European roots + -ficus, -fic.]
pa·cif′i·cal·ly adv.

Pa·cif·ic

(pə-sĭf′ĭk)
n.
The Pacific Ocean.
adj.
1. Of, in, or near the Pacific Ocean.
2. Of, on, or near the western coast of the United States.
3. Of or concerning countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, especially those of Asia and North America.
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pacifical

(pəˈsɪfɪkəl)
adj
having an appeasing naturetranquil
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pacifical

adjective
Inclined or disposed to peace; not quarrelsome or unruly:
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