combinative en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒmbɪneɪtɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /kəmˈbaɪnətɪv/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɑmbɪneɪtɪv/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Middle English combinacioun English combination Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English combinative From combination + -ive.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or resulting from combination.
- Serving, tending, or able to combine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most combinative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more combinative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
separative (antonym(s) of “serving to combine”) · partitive (antonym(s) of “serving to combine”) · noncombinative (antonym(s) of “of or pertaining to combination”) · divisive (antonym(s) of “serving to combine”)
Relateds
combined · combine · combinable · combination
Synonyms
combinatory (serving to combine) · combinatory (of or pertaining to combination) · coalescent (serving to combine) · amalgamative (serving to combine) · combinatorial (of or pertaining to combination) · unitive (serving to combine)