evocative

CEFRC2

/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

adjective

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adjective
Bringing strong memories, feelings, or images to mind.
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adjective
Extra detail
That evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.

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At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

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Using loose but evocative language, one might say that player 2 is threatening to play R' if player 1 plays R.

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Using loose but evocative language, one might say that player 2 is threatening to play R' if player 1 plays R.
1992, Robert Gibbons, A Primer in Game Theory, Prentice-Hall, page 127f.
Imperfect themes aside, what the first Zootopia had going for it was its gorgeous animation and evocative character design. From the clever visual worldbuilding of its city to the lush colors and textures of a nighttime chase through the Rainforest District, Zootopia was part of a wave of projects that proved CG animation could have the same depth and expressivity as a classic hand-drawn film.
2025 November 25, Caroline Siede, “Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot”, in AV Club

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From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”). By surface analysis, evoke + -ative.