stipulative en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈstɪpjələtɪv/
Etymology
Etymology tree English stipulate Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English stipulative From stipulate + -ive.
Meanings
- Relating to a stipulation.
- Relating to something that is merely asserted in an ad hoc fashion rather than following logically from general principles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most stipulative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more stipulative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |