locative

/ˈloʊ.kə.tɪv/

UK: /ˈlɒk.ə.tɪv/

LOƱ · kə · tɪv (3 syllables)

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Definition

Indicating place, or the place where, or wherein.

Etymology

From Latin locātīvus, from locus. In Indian English, by surface analysis, locate + -ive.

Example Sentences

  • "a locative adjective"
  • "the locative case of a noun"
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