significative

English

Etymology

Latin sīgnificātīvus: compare French significatif.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkətɪv/
• (US) IPA^(key): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪˌkeɪtɪv/

Adjective

significative (comparative more significative, superlative most significative)

1. (usually followed by of) That tends to signify or indicate; indicative
   • 1614, Edward Brerewood, Enquiries touching the diversity of languages and religions, through the chief parts of the world:

     The holy Symbols, or Signs, are not inanes significationes, barely significative.

2. That has meaning or significance; significant
   • 1605, M. N. [pseudonym; William Camden], Remaines of a Greater Worke, Concerning Britaine, […], London: […] G[eorge] E[ld] for Simon Waterson, →OCLC:

     Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of significative words.

Derived terms

• significatively
• significativeness

French

Adjective

significative

1. feminine singular of significatif

Interlingua

Adjective

significative (not comparable)

1. significant, significative

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /siɲ.ɲi.fi.kaˈti.ve/
• Rhymes: -ive
• Hyphenation: si‧gni‧fi‧ca‧tì‧ve

Adjective

significative

1. feminine plural of significativo