agglutinative

adj, noun — 4 senses

agglutinative

adj

US /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/

Etymology From agglutinate + -ive.

1

Sticky, tacky, adhesive.

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Having words derived by combining parts, each with a separate meaning.

Derived terms
agglutinatively, agglutinativeness, agglutinativity, nonagglutinative
Related terms
agglutinant, agglutinate, agglutination

agglutinative

noun

Etymology From agglutinate + -ive.

1

A sticky material; an adhesive.

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A word formed from the combination of parts, each with a separate meaning.

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