Pronunciations (2)
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/i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈɛkwətɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Adjective
Having the power to equate (make equal) two things.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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‘As’ is a comparative particle for equative comparison.
Noun
A grammatical construction using an adjective or an adverb in the comparative of equality (also called "equative degree").
An adjective or adverb in the equative form.
The equative case.