1. tending to contract or cause contraction; capable of being contracted
Usage: often used in medical, scientific, or technical contexts
2. relating to or characterized by contraction or reduction
Usage: used in economics and business contexts

Examples

• The contractive properties of the muscle tissue allow it to shorten and pull on the bone.
• During a contractive phase of the economy, businesses tend to reduce spending.
• The drug has contractive effects on blood vessels.
• Contractive monetary policy aims to reduce inflation.
• Heat causes contractive stress in the metal frame.