ablatival
|ab-la-ti-val|
C2
/ˌæbləˈtaɪvəl/
(ablative)
related to the ablative case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablatival' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablativus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'latus' meant 'carried.'
Historical Evolution
'ablativus' transformed into the English word 'ablative,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ablatival.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to carrying away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the ablative case.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the ablative case in grammar.
The ablatival form of the noun is used to indicate separation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/03 03:51