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ABLATIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ablative.

How to pronounce ablative:

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Ablative - as an adjective

Relating to the ablative case

Ablative - as a noun

The case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ablative case

Ablative - as an adjective satellite

Tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature

Example: "Ablative material on a rocket cone"

Example Sentences

"The ablative case in Latin is used to indicate movement away from a place."
"My linguistics professor taught us the ablative function in different languages."
"The ablative suffix can be added to certain nouns to form adjectives."
"She carefully analyzed the ablative endings in the ancient manuscript."
"In Sanskrit, the ablative case marks the source of an action."
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Word Game Points

Is ABLATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ablative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABLATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABLATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ablative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABLATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ABLATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ablative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABLATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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