Definition of COPULATIVE

copulative

Meanings

Plural: copulatives

Noun

  • an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
  • A connection.
  • A copulative conjunction.

Adjective Satellite

  • syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence
    • "`and' is a copulative conjunction"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to copulation.
  • That acts as a copula.
  • That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.

Origin / Etymology

Latin copulativus

Synonyms

copula, linking verb

Scrabble Score: 17

copulative is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
copulative is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
copulative is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

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