locative
|lo-ca-tive|
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🇺🇸
/ˈloʊkətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈləʊkətɪv/
related to place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'locative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'locativus', where 'locus' meant 'place'.
Historical Evolution
'locativus' transformed into the English word 'locative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a grammatical case used to indicate a location.
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate the location of an event.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the indication of location or place.
The locative case in some languages indicates the location of an action.
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Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/14 05:46