Rec″re‐a′tive (r?k″r?‐?′t?v), a. [Cf. F. récréatif. See Recreate.] Tending to recreate or refresh; recreating; giving new vigor or animation; reinvigorating; giving relief after labor or pain; amusing; diverting.
Let the music of them be recreative. Bacon.
—- Rec″re‐a′tive‐ly, adv. — Rec″re‐a′tive‐ness, n.