Reportative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reportative is a noun meaning A grammatical construct used in some languages when reporting something learned from somebody else.
Meaning
A grammatical construct used in some languages when reporting something learned from somebody else.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Of or relating to such a construct.
Example Sentences
The child's progress in the modification stage can be characterized as an advancement from the use of performatives to the use of reportatives.
Word Forms
- reportatives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include report, reportage, rapportage, by-report, tale, relaying.
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