ablatival

/æbˈleɪtɪvəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by ablative form or function, especially in grammar.

“The ablative absolute construction is often used in ablative context in ablatival languages.”

2. noun

a grammatical or linguistic phenomenon characterized by ablative form or function.

“Ablativals have been observed in various languages, including Latin and Germanic.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • grammatical

Antonyms

  • absolute
  • positive