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Meaning of absolutive in English:

absolutive

noun

Grammar

  • Noun The absolute form of a word.

Pronunciation

absolutive

/ˈabsəluːtɪv/ /ˌabsəˈluːtɪv/ /ˈabsəljuːtɪv/

adjective

Grammar

  • Of, relating to, or designating the absolute form of a word.

Pronunciation

absolutive

/ˈabsəluːtɪv/ /ˌabsəˈluːtɪv/ /ˈabsəljuːtɪv/

Origin

Mid 19th century. From absolute + -ive. Compare post-classical Latin absolutivus, used in various senses by grammarians, e.g. positive (of adjective gradation), intransitive, (of nouns) independent, (of conjunctions) perfective, final.