lative Meaning & Definition
/ˈleɪtɪv/
What Does Lative Mean?
As an adjective, lative means pertaining to lative case. As a noun, it means A case of verbs, found in the Uralic and Northern Caucasian languages, used to indicate motion to a location; in the Northern Caucasian languages, the lative also takes up functions of the dative case.
Word Facts for Lative
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈleɪtɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Lative Definition (Adjective)
- pertaining to lative case
Lative as a Noun
- A case of verbs, found in the Uralic and Northern Caucasian languages, used to indicate motion to a location; in the Northern Caucasian languages, the lative also takes up functions of the dative case.
Synonyms of Lative
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Lative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lative
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Lative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lative
lative (uncountable)
Origin of Lative
Borrowed from French latif.
How Do You Say Lative?
Lative is pronounced //ˈleɪtɪv// and has 1 syllable.