sociative

adjective

so·​ci·​a·​tive

ˈsōs(h)ēˌātiv,

-ōshətiv,

-ōs(h)ēətiv

1

: expressive of association

the sociative case

2

: tending to produce social interaction : associative

Word History

Etymology

Latin sociatus (past participle) + English -ive

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