What does privative mean?
Privative means causing privation; depriving.
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/ˈprɪvətɪv/ · adjective
causing privation; depriving.
Privative blessings, blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty, and integrity.
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Privative means causing privation; depriving.
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Privative blessings, blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty, and integrity.
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