ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Copulative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Copulative is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to copulation.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to copulation.

More Meanings

  1. (grammar) That acts as a copula.
  2. (grammar) That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
  3. (grammar) A copulative conjunction.
  4. (obsolete) A connection.

Example Sentences

In Polysyndeton conjunctions flow, And every word its copulative will shew.
They understand Polygamie to be a Conjunction of divers Copulatives in number, which is not understood till a person proceeds unto a fourth Wife, which makes more than one Copulative in the rule of Marriage.

Word Forms

Synonyms for copulative

Depending on context, synonyms include connecting, conjunctive, copula.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include copula, conjunctive, connecting, coitive, copulatory, coital.

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