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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A grammatical construction using an adjective or an adverb in the comparative of equality (also called "equative degree").
2. 2
   An adjective or adverb in the equative form.
3. 3
   The equative case.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the power to equate (make equal) two things. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

comparative of equality

Etymology

From equate + -ive.

Related phrases

equative caseequative degreeequative sentence

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