Partitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑː.tə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Partitive is an adjective meaning That divides something into parts.
Meaning
That divides something into parts.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Indicating a part rather than the whole of something.
- (grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.
Example Sentences
partitive tendencies in education
The word some is used in partitive constructions.
Word Forms
- partitives
Synonyms for partitive
Depending on context, synonyms include separative, disjunctive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include separative, disjunctive, genitive, genitives, partite, part.
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