declarative
adjective
de·clar·a·tive
di-ˈkler-ə-tiv 
: making a declaration : declaratory
a declarative sentence
declaratively
adverb
Examples of declarative in a Sentence
“They went to school” is a declarative sentence.
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This simple, declarative sentence played a pivotal role in my early career as an entrepreneur.
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Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Like Monét, the skirt was playful but declarative, hinting at an anticipated ushering in her artistic vision.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
So that’s one way to teach neural networks common sense much faster, by providing this collection of declarative knowledge.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 18 July 2024
Splendid flutes and oboes left dramatic trails, as did its declarative finish, which hung in the air and commanded a respectful silence.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Like Monét, the skirt was playful but declarative, hinting at an anticipated ushering in her artistic vision.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
So that’s one way to teach neural networks common sense much faster, by providing this collection of declarative knowledge.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 18 July 2024
Splendid flutes and oboes left dramatic trails, as did its declarative finish, which hung in the air and commanded a respectful silence.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
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“Declarative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declarative. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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declarative
adjective
de·clar·a·tive
di-ˈklar-ət-iv
-ˈkler-
: making a declaration or statement
declarative sentence
Medical Definition
declarative
adjective
de·clar·a·tive
di-ˈklar-ət-iv, -ˈkler-
: being or comprising memory characterized by the conscious recall of facts and events compare procedural
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