TRANSLATIVE Meaning and
Definition
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Translative is an adjective used to describe a grammatical case found in certain languages, most commonly in the Uralic language family. The translative case represents the transformation of an entity into another, either by a change of state, by a temporary condition, or by a transition from one location to another. It indicates a change in the form, function, or purpose of the noun it modifies.
When used in relation to a noun, the translative case indicates that the noun is being transformed into a different form or condition. For example, in Finnish, the phrase "kengästä" means "from a shoe" in the translative case, indicating that something has transformed from being a shoe. Similarly, in Estonian, the phrase "raamatust" means "from a book" in the translative case, suggesting that an entity has transformed away from being a book.
The translative case is often used with verbs that denote a change, such as "to become" or "to transform." It helps convey the idea of a transition or a change of state. This case is important for expressing concepts related to motion, transformation, or change in a grammatically correct and concise manner.
In summary, the translative case is a grammatical case that indicates a transformation, change, or transition of an entity into a different form, condition, or location. It is commonly found in Uralic languages and contributes to the flexibility and precision of expression in such languages.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TRANSLATIVE
- transletive
- rranslative
- franslative
- granslative
- yranslative
- 6ranslative
- 5ranslative
- teanslative
- tdanslative
- tfanslative
- ttanslative
- t5anslative
- t4anslative
- trznslative
- trsnslative
- trwnslative
- trqnslative
- trabslative
- tramslative
- trajslative
Etymology of TRANSLATIVE
The word "translative" is derived from the Latin word "translativus", which is formed from the verb "transferre", meaning "to carry over" or "to transfer". In Latin, "translativus" referred to something that is capable of transferring or carrying something from one place or state to another. It eventually entered English through the Late Latin term "translativus" and further evolved to its current form "translative", referring to a grammatical case or a linguistic construction indicating movement or change of state.
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