What does captative mean?
Captative means (linguistics) Describing a verb (in some languages) that has a specific ending or other marker to indicate a hunting or catching function.
Captative
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(linguistics) Describing a verb (in some languages) that has a specific ending or other marker to indicate a hunting or catching function.
Definitions by Sense
- (linguistics) Describing a verb (in some languages) that has a specific ending or other marker to indicate a hunting or catching function
- (linguistics) A verb that has a specific ending or other marker to indicate a hunting or catching function.
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for captative
Antonyms for captative
Related Words
Word Forms
- captatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for captative?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of captative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use captative in a sentence?
Use captative where its definition matches the intended context.
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