Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being a comparison

“The similative comparison between the two paintings reveals their artistic similarities.”

2. noun

a word or phrase used to make a comparison

“The similative in the sentence ‘as busy as a bee’ helps describe the high level of activity.”

3. noun

a grammatical construction that makes a comparison

“The similative construction in the sentence ‘he ran like a cheetah’ emphasizes his speed.”