allative
|al-la-tive|
C2
/ˈælətɪv/
motion toward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allātīvus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'lātīvus' meant 'carrying.'
Historical Evolution
'allātīvus' transformed into the English word 'allative' through linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carrying toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indicating motion toward something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a grammatical case that indicates motion toward something.
In some languages, the allative case is used to express movement towards a location.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 05:51