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illative

The correct spelling is illative.

How to pronounce illative

noun

IPA: /ɪˈleɪtɪv/

Say it like: Ill-ati-ve

The correct spelling is illative. (grammar) a word or phrase that expresses an inference (such as for or therefore) For example: "an illative consequence or proposition"

Usage Examples

an illative consequence or proposition

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) a word or phrase that expresses an inference (such as for or therefore)
  2. 2.An illation
  3. 3.(grammar) the illative case, or a word in that case

adjective

  1. 1.Of, or relating to an illation
  2. 2.(grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates motion towards or into something

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