SEPARATIVE
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Separative.
Separative - as an adjective satellite
(used of an accent in hebrew orthography) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word that follows it
Serving to separate or divide into parts
Example: "Partitive tendencies in education"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partitive(of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group
Example: "Whereas `each,' `every,' `either,' `neither,' and `none' are distributive or referring to a single member of a group, `which' in `which of the men' is separative"
Separative - as a noun
Something that serves to separate.
Separative - as an adjective
Serving to separate.
Tending to keep oneself separate from others.
Example Sentences
"The separative function of the kidneys helps filter waste products from the blood."
"In literature, the author used separative language to depict the divide between the two characters."
"The separative nature of the decision caused conflict within the group."
"The separative process of distillation separates the components of a mixture based on their boiling points."
"His separative attitude towards his coworkers made it difficult to establish good relationships."
Word Game Points
Is SEPARATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, separative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEPARATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SEPARATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, separative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEPARATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SEPARATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, separative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEPARATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
