gustative

gus·ta·tive

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [guhs-tuh-tiv]
- /ˈgʌs tə tɪv/
- /ɡˈʌstətˌɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guhs-tuh-tiv]
- /ˈgʌs tə tɪv/

Definitions of gustative word

abbreviation GUSTATIVE gustatory. 1
adjective gustative feminine singular of gustatif. 0

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Origin of gustative

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < Medieval Latin gustātīvus, equivalent to Latin gustāt(us) (see gustation) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Gustative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gustative

gustative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for gustative

adj gustative

auditory — Auditory means related to hearing.
visual — of or relating to seeing or sight: a visual image.
sensual — pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly.
tactile — of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.

All 29 Synonyms of gustative