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Definition of sociative in English:

sociative

adjective

Grammar

  • Of, denoting, or expressing accompaniment or association.

Pronunciation

sociative

/ˈsəʊʃ(ɪ)ətɪv/ /ˈsəʊsɪətɪv/

noun

Grammar

  • A word, form, or case denoting or expressing accompaniment or association.

Pronunciation

sociative

/ˈsəʊʃ(ɪ)ətɪv/ /ˈsəʊsɪətɪv/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Eastwick (1814–1883), orientalist and diplomatist. From classical Latin sociāt-, past participial stem of sociāre sociate + -ive, originally after German sociativ.