a. rare. [f. L. conflīct- ppl. stem (see above) + -IVE.] = next.
1846. Worcester cites Massinger.
1847. in Craig.
1852. Sir W. Hamilton, Discuss., 599. The futile attempts to harmonise these antilogies, by human reasoning to human understanding, have originated conflictive systems of theology, divided the Church, and, as far as possible, dishonoured religion.
