adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A gift; a largess; a gratuity.

   "Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives."

2. 2
   A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.

Adjective

1. 1
   Being or relating to a donation.

Synonyms

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bonusboonbountybribecharitycollection

Antonyms

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presentative

Example

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"Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives."

Etymology

From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).

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