compensative Meaning & Definition
What Does Compensative Mean?
As an adjective, compensative means that compensates for something; compensatory. As a noun, it means compensation.
Quick Facts About Compensative
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | offsetting, compensatory and counteractive |
| Comparative / superlative | more compensative, most compensative |
Compensative Definition (Adjective)
- that compensates for something; compensatory
Compensative as a Noun
- compensation
Synonyms of Compensative
Compensative synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
compensative (comparative more compensative, superlative most compensative)
compensative
Origin of Compensative
From Late Latin compēnsātīvus.
Compensative: Your Questions Answered
Is compensative an adjective or a noun?
Compensative is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for compensative?
You can replace compensative with words such as offsetting, compensatory and counteractive. See the full list of compensative synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of compensative?
The comparative form is more compensative and the superlative form is most compensative.