COPULATIVE
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Copulative.
Copulative - as a noun
An equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
copula10linking verbCopulative - as an adjective satellite
Syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence
Example: "`and' is a copulative conjunction"
Copulative - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to copulation.
(grammar) that acts as a copula.
(grammar) that connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
Example Sentences
"The copulative verb 'to be' connects the subject with the complement."
"In the sentence 'John is tall,' the verb 'is' is copulative."
"'Seem' and 'appear' are copulative verbs that link the subject with a subject complement."
"The copulative function of the verb 'to become' is to link the subject with the complement."
"The sentence 'They became friends' uses the copulative verb 'became' to connect the subject with the complement."
Word Game Points
Is COPULATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, copulative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COPULATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COPULATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, copulative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOPULATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is COPULATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, copulative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOPULATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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