privative

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈprɪvətɪv/

Adjective

privative

1. causing privation; depriving
2. consisting in the absence of something; negative

   • Privative blessings, blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty, and integrity.

3. (grammar) indicating the absence of something

Translations

• French: privatif
• Italian: privativo

Noun

privative (plural privatives)

1. something that causes privation or indicates an absence

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