sublative

/ˌsʌbˈleɪtɪv/ or /ˌsʌbˈleɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a grammatical construction in which a verb is in the supine mood, or in which a verb or adjective is made to have a supine form.

“The sublative mood is often used to express the completion of an action.”

2. noun

A supine form of a verb or an adjective in the sublative mood.

“The sublative of the verb ‘to go’ is ‘gone’.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • dative
  • supine

Antonyms

  • absolute
  • positive