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Agglutinative

//əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sticky, tacky, adhesive.
  2. 2
    Having words derived by combining parts, each with a separate meaning.
Adjective
  1. 1
    united as if by glue wordnet
  2. 2
    forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A sticky material; an adhesive.
  2. 2
    A word formed from the combination of parts, each with a separate meaning.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From agglutinate + -ive.

Etymology 2

From agglutinate + -ive.

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