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Definition: ELATIVE

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. Raised; lifted up; -- a term applied to what is also called the absolute superlative, denoting a high or intense degree of a quality, but not excluding the idea that an equal degree may exist in other cases.[Websters]
2. Rarely used base adjective of the adverb elatively.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Adverb Form
(elatively)		 1. Rarely used adverbial inflection of the adjective elative.[Eve - graph theoretic]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license.

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"Elative" is a common misspelling or typo for: relative.

Date "Elative" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Common Expressions: ELATIVE

Expressions Definition
Elative (gradation) The Elative is a stage of gradation in the Semitic languages that can be used both for a global maximum (see superlative) and for comparison (see comparative). (references)

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Extended Definition: ELATIVE

Elative

Elative has two slightly differing meanings in the grammar of two language groups:

  • Elative case, a grammatical case, in e.g., the Finno-Ugric languages
  • Elative (gradation), a category of comparison similar to the superlative in, e.g., the Semitic languages

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Topics by Level of Interest: ELATIVE

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Elative case 9     Elative 2
Elative (gradation) 3     Elative (gradation) 3
Elative 2     Elative case 9

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).

"elative" is a common misspelling or typo for: relative.

Synonyms: elative
Position Synonyms (sorted by strength)

Adjective

 alert, elevated, exalted, exultant, high, lofty.
Consider also: effervescent, gleeful, happy, spirited, towering, eminent, active, arrogant, agile, grand, great, haughty, noble, quick, tall, distinguished, expensive, intelligent, lively, vigilant.

Other

 raised, elate, elated, erect, leavened, uplifted.

Expression

 lifted up.
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Translations: ELATIVE

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Bohemian elativní (elative). Additional references: Bohemian, Czech Republic, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Cestina elativní (elative). Additional references: Cestina, Czech Republic, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Czech elativní (elative). Additional references: Czech, Czech Republic, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Deutsch Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: Deutsch, Germany, Austria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Finnish Elatiivi (Elative case). Additional references: Finnish, Finland, Russia (Europe), elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Français Élatif (Elative case). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
French Élatif (Elative case). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
German Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: German, Germany, Austria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
High German Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: High German, Germany, Austria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Hochdeutsch Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: Hochdeutsch, Germany, Austria, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Ruotsi Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: Ruotsi, Sweden, Finland, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Saami elatiiva (elative). Additional references: Saami, Norway, Sweden, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomea Elatiivi (Elative case). Additional references: Suomea, Finland, Russia (Europe), elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomi Elatiivi (Elative case). Additional references: Suomi, Finland, Russia (Europe), elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Svenska Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: Svenska, Sweden, Finland, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
Swedish Elativ (Elative case). Additional references: Swedish, Sweden, Finland, elative. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: ELATIVE

Language Translations for “elative” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Athag athagelathagatathagive (elative). Additional references: Athag, elative. (volunteer)
Double Dutch agelagatagive (elative). Additional references: Double Dutch, elative. (volunteer)
Leet &1/\11\/& (elative). Additional references: Leet, elative. (volunteer)
Oppish opelopatopive (elative). Additional references: Oppish, elative. (volunteer)
Pig Latin elativeway (elative). Additional references: Pig Latin, elative. (volunteer)
Terran B elatiiva (elative). Additional references: Terran B, elative. (volunteer)
Ubbi Dubbi ubelubatubive (elative). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, elative. (volunteer)
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