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- [lim-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈlɪm ɪˌteɪ tɪv/
- /ˈlɪ.mɪ.tə.tɪv/
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- [lim-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈlɪm ɪˌteɪ tɪv/
Definitions of limitative word
- adjective limitative limiting; restrictive. 1
- adjective limitative restrictive; limiting 0
- adjective limitative limiting; restrictive 0
- adjective limitative feminine singular of limitatif. 0
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Origin of limitative
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word līmitātīvus, dating back to 1520-30. See limitation, -ive
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Parts of speech for Limitative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limitative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
limitative usage trend in Literature
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