completive
|com-ple-tive|
C1
/kəmˈpliːtɪv/
relating to completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'completive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'completivus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill.'
Historical Evolution
'completivus' transformed into the French word 'completif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'completive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill completely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to completion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting an action that is completed or finished.
The completive aspect of the verb indicates that the action is finished.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 08:49