allative Meaning & Definition
/ˈælətɪv/
What Does Allative Mean?
As an adjective, allative means Of or relating to the grammatical case that, in some languages, indicates motion towards a place. As a noun, it means The allative case, or a word in that case.
Word Facts for Allative
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈælətɪv/ |
| Plural | allatives |
Allative Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the grammatical case that, in some languages, indicates motion towards a place.
Allative as a Noun
- The allative case, or a word in that case.
Synonyms of Allative
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Allative synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
allative (not comparable)
allative (plural allatives)
Words That Rhyme With Allative
Origin of Allative
Composed from Latin ad + lātus + -īvus.