elative

1 of 2

adjective

ela·​tive
ˈēlətiv,
ˈel-
of a grammatical case
: denoting motion away from

elative

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
1
linguistics : the absolute superlative
2
[elative entry 1]
a
: the elative case of a language
b
: a form in the elative case

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin elatus + English -ive

Noun

Latin elatus + English -ive

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“Elative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elative. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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