perlative

/pɜːrˈleɪtɪv/; /pərˈleɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. noun

A word that indicates movement or action away from a place or point.

“The perlative in the sentence ‘She walked perlative from the city’ emphasizes the direction of movement.”

2. adjective

Of, relating to, or characterized by movement or action away from a place or point.

“The perlative motion of the waves was soothing to watch.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • dehortative

Antonyms

  • additive
  • augmentative