Excretive is an adjective that describes anything that relates to or facilitates excretion. It is often used in medical and biological contexts, but it can also be applied to other areas such as waste management. Some possible synonyms for excretive are secretory, eliminative, discharging, purgative, and defecatory. Secretory refers to the process of producing and releasing a fluid or substance from a gland or cell, which is similar to excretion. Eliminative implies the removal of waste or unwanted substances from the body through excretion. Discharging refers to the act of releasing something from a container or organ, while purgative refers to substances that induce bowel movements. Finally, defecatory describes activities related specifically to the elimination of feces from the body.