Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by removal or destruction

“The ablative force field protected the astronauts from the extreme environment.”

2. noun

a grammatical case in some languages, used to express the idea of removal or separation

“In Latin, the ablative is used to indicate the instrument or means by which an action is performed.”

3. noun

a grammatical case that expresses movement away from something

“In this sentence, the ablative case is used to indicate movement away from a location.”

4. noun

the outer layer or surface of something

“The ablative layer of the Earth’s atmosphere protects the planet from harmful radiation.”

5. noun

a type of rocket or spacecraft that is designed for removal or destruction

“The ablative module was used to protect the crew from the intense heat during re-entry.”