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non-generative

non--gen·er·a·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/

Definitions of non-generative word

  • adjective non-generative capable of producing or creating. 1
  • adjective non-generative pertaining to the production of offspring. 1
  • adjective non-generative Linguistics. of or relating to generative grammar. using rules to generate surface forms from underlying, abstract forms. 1
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Origin of non-generative

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Middle French generatif, Late Latin generātīvus. See generate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Non-generative

noun
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adverb
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preposition
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-generative

non-generative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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