copulative Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/
What Does Copulative Mean?
As an adjective, copulative means Of or pertaining to copulation. It can also mean That acts as a copula. As a noun, it means A connection. As a noun, it means Connection.
Copulative at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/ |
| Synonyms | connecting, conjunctive and copula |
| Plural | copulatives |
Copulative Definition (Adjective)
- Of or pertaining to copulation.
- That acts as a copula.
- That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
Copulative as a Noun
- A connection.
- A copulative conjunction.
Noun
- Connection
- (grammar) A copulative conjunction.
Adjective
- (grammar) That acts as a copula.
- (grammar) That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
Synonyms of Copulative
Copulative synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
copulative (not comparable)
copulative (plural copulatives)
Origin of Copulative
From Latin copulativus.
Questions People Ask About Copulative
Is copulative an adjective or a noun?
Copulative is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for copulative?
You can replace copulative with words such as connecting, conjunctive and copula. See the full list of copulative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of copulative?
The plural of copulative is copulatives.