partitive (Meaning)

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partitive (n)

word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole

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partitive (a)

(Romance languages) relating to or denoting a part of a whole or a quantity that is less than the whole

indicating or characterized by or serving to create partition or division into parts

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partitive (s)

serving to separate or divide into parts

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partitive (a.)

Denoting a part; as, a partitive genitive.

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partitive (n.)

A word expressing partition, or denoting a part.

Synonyms & Antonyms of partitive

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partitive Sentence Examples

  1. I ate a partitive amount of the cake, only finishing half of it.
  2. The professor assigned a partitive section of the text for homework.
  3. The clerk gave me a partitive refund, as the product was slightly damaged.
  4. The partitive agreement divides the property equally between the two heirs.
  5. The partitive pronoun "en" in French is used to express a part of something.
  6. The partitive fraction 1/3 represents a partitive quantity.
  7. In Spanish, the partitive article "del" is used before nouns representing a part of a whole.
  8. The partitive genitive case in Latin indicates a partitive relationship.
  9. The partitive distribution of resources ensures that everyone receives a fair share.
  10. The partitive aspect of the verb "to read" allows us to express reading only a portion of something.

FAQs About the word partitive

word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole, (Romance languages) relating to or denoting a part of a whole or a quan

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I ate a partitive amount of the cake, only finishing half of it.

The professor assigned a partitive section of the text for homework.

The clerk gave me a partitive refund, as the product was slightly damaged.

The partitive agreement divides the property equally between the two heirs.