cop·u·la·tive (k p y -l  t v, -l-tv)adj. 1. Grammar a. Serving to connect coordinate words or clauses: a copulative conjunction. b. Serving as a copula: a copulative verb. 2. Of or relating to copulation. n. Grammar A copulative word or group of words. cop u·lative·ly adv. |
copulative [ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv]
adj
1. serving to join or unite
2. of or characteristic of copulation
3. (Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar (of a verb) having the nature of a copula
copulatively adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | copulative - an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence verb - a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence |
| Adj. | 1. | copulative - syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence; "`and' is a copulative conjunction" grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) conjunctive - serving or tending to connect |
Translations
copulative [ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv] adj → copulativo/a
copulative [ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv] adj → copulativo/a
copulative [ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv] adj → copulativo/a
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