approximative

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From approximate + -ive.

Of, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.

noun

Etymology From approximate + -ive.

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A grammatical construct that expresses approximation.

In Example 6, we can see speakers using the vague approximatives 'two or three' and 'one or two'.2007, J. Cutting, Vague Language Explored, page 190:

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