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ablatively

|a-bla-tive-ly|

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/əˈbleɪtɪvli/

(ablative)

related to the ablative case

Base FormPluralNoun
ablativeablativesablatives
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ablatively' 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 adverb 'ablatively.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'relating to the ablative case,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner relating to the ablative case in grammar.

The word 'from' is used ablatively in this sentence.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/03 04:21