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Raredative
The correct spelling is dative.
How to pronounce dative
noun
IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪv/
Say it like: Dat-ive
The correct spelling is dative. (grammar) The dative case.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) The dative case.
adjective
- 1.(grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
- 2.In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
- 3.Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
- 4.Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
- 5.Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
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