definition of occlusive
â¢ OCCLUSIVE (noun) The noun OCCLUSIVE has 1 sense: 1. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it Familiarity information: OCCLUSIVE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ OCCLUSIVE (adjective) The adjective OCCLUSIVE has 1 sense: 1. tending to occlude Familiarity information: OCCLUSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.