locative
locative · locatives
The locative caseThe locative case.
UK/ˈlɒk.ə.tɪv/US/ˈlɑk.ə.tɪv/
Meaning
1 sensesThe locative case.
More definitions
- A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein.
- the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb
Origin
From Latin locātīvus, from locus. In Indian English, by surface analysis, locate + -ive.From Latin locātīvus, from locus. In Indian English, by surface analysis, locate + -ive.
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Forms
plural: locativesSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein.:locative case
- the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb:locative role
Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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