Suspensive
adjective
1.
pertaining to or characterized by suspension.
2.
undecided in mind.
3.
pertaining to or characterized by suspense.
4.
(of words, phrases, etc.) characterized by or expressing suspense; keeping the reader or listener in suspense.
5.
having the effect of suspending the operation of something.
adjective
1.
having the power of deferment; effecting suspension
2.
causing, characterized by, or relating to suspense
3.
inclined to defer judgment; undecided
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