suspensive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
    cliff-hanging; suspenseful; nail-biting.
  2. adjective satellite undecided or characterized by indecisiveness

WordNet

Sus*pen"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. suspensif. See Suspend.
Definitions
  1. Tending to suspend, or to keep in suspense; causing interruption or delay; uncertain; doubtful. "In suspensive thoughts." Beaumont. "A suspensive veto." Macaulay.
    The provisional and suspensive attitude. J. Morley.

Webster 1913