Dative
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdeɪtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dative is an adjective meaning (sciences) Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
Meaning
(sciences) Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
More Meanings
- (mathematics, obsolete) Given in advance; not needed to be calculated.
- (grammar) The dative case.
- (grammar) A word inflected in the dative case.
- (grammar) Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
- (obsolete, law) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
- (obsolete, law) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
- (obsolete, law) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
Word Forms
- datives
Antonyms for dative
Common opposites include quesitive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include experiencer, instrumental, andative, locative, periphrastic, usitative.
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