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generative

Syllabification: (gen·er·a·tive)
Pronunciation: /ˈjenərətiv, -ˌrātiv/

Definition of generative

adjective

  • relating to or capable of production or reproduction:the generative power of the life force
  • Linguistics applying principles of generative grammar.

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin generativus, from generare 'beget' (see generate)

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