specificative

[spəˈsɪfɪkətɪv]

specificative Definition

  • 1serving to specify or define something
  • 2relating to or denoting an adjective that specifies the referent of the noun it modifies, such as former in 'my former teacher'

Using specificative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "specificative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The specificative phrase 'in New York' indicates where the event took place.

  • Example

    In the sentence 'my former teacher,' 'former' is a specificative adjective.

specificative Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for specificative

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Summary: specificative in Brief

The term 'specificative' [spəˈsɪfɪkətɪv] refers to something that serves to specify or define, such as a phrase or adjective. It is often used in grammar to describe adjectives that specify the referent of the noun they modify, as in 'my former teacher.'