What does allative mean?
Allative means (grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates motion towards a place..
Allative
/ˈælətɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates motion towards a place..
Definitions by Sense
- (grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates motion towards a place.
- (grammar) The allative case, or a word in that case.
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Synonyms for allative
Antonyms for allative
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Word Forms
- allatives
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for allative?
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What is the opposite of allative?
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How do you use allative in a sentence?
Use allative where its definition matches the intended context.
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