alimentative en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English aliment Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātuslbor. English -ate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English -ative English alimentative From aliment + -ative.
Meanings
- Relating to aliment
- Nutritious, nourishing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more alimentative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most alimentative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |