similative

1 of 2

adjective

sim·​i·​la·​tive

ˈsiməˌlātiv,

-lət-

: expressing similarity

similative

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: something expressing similarity

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin similis similar + English -ative

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