approbative
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "ML." is not valid. See WT:LOL. approbātīvus, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/, /əˈpɹəʊ.beɪ.tɪv/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/, /əˈpɹoʊˈbeɪ.tɪv/
Adjective
approbative (comparative more approbative, superlative most approbative)
- Expressing approval
- approbative criticism
- Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
Synonyms
- (expressing approval): approbatory
Antonyms
Related terms
Translations
expressing approval
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giving authorization or approval
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Noun
approbative (plural approbatives)
- (linguistics) A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
See also
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.pʁɔ.ba.tiv/
- Homophone: approbatives
Adjective
approbative
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