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equative

adj, noun — 4 senses

equative

adj

UK /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/

Etymology From equate + -ive.

1

Having the power to equate (make equal) two things.

Derived terms
equative case, equative degree, equatively, equative sentence

equative

noun

Etymology From equate + -ive.

1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A grammatical construction using an adjective or an adverb in the comparative of equality (also called "equative degree").

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences An adjective or adverb in the equative form.

3

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The equative case.

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