Privative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈprɪvətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Privative is an adjective meaning causing privation; depriving.
Meaning
causing privation; depriving.
More Meanings
- consisting in the absence of something; negative
- (grammar) indicating the absence of something
- something that causes privation or indicates an absence
Example Sentences
Privative blessings, blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty, and integrity.
Word Forms
- privatives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include custodial, deprived, disprivacied, bereft, dispossessed, depletive.
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