privative

priv·a·tive  (prv-tv)

adj.

1. Causing deprivation, lack, or loss.

2. Grammar Altering the meaning of a term from positive to negative.

n. Grammar

A privative prefix or suffix, such as a-, non-, un-, or -less.

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[Middle English privatif, from Latin prvtvus, from prvtus, past participle of prvre, to deprive; see private.]

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priva·tive·ly adv.

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privative [ˈprɪvətɪv]

adj

1. causing privation

2. (Linguistics / Grammar) expressing lack or negation, as for example the English suffix -less and prefix un-

3. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic obsolete (of a proposition) that predicates a logical privation

[from Latin prīvātīvus indicating loss, negative]

privatively  adv

Translations

privative [ˈprɪvətɪv] ADJ & N → privativo m