What does adversative mean?
Adversative means (linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference..
Adversative
/ədˈvɝsəˌtɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference..
Definitions by Sense
- (linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference.
- (linguistics) Expressing adverse effect.
- (rare, dated) Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.
Example Sentences
In Matthew's Q-source, this short sentence may have been introduced by the strong adversative conjunction, "but" (alla).
In an adversative causative, the "causer" has only a nominal status and is, in actuality, a victim of the situation ...
This type of 'get-passive' typically bears adversative connotation, i.e. it is not used to express passives if the patient is not somewhat negatively affected by the event.
The adversative passive sentence expresses that the subject of the sentence is affected, usually adversely, by what is expressed in the rest of the sentence.
Synonyms for adversative
Antonyms for adversative
Related Words
Word Forms
- adversitive
- adversatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adversative?
Common synonyms include disjunctive, oppositive.
What is the opposite of adversative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adversative in a sentence?
In Matthew's Q-source, this short sentence may have been introduced by the strong adversative conjunction, "but" (alla).
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