privative
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪvətɪv/
Definition of privative
adjective
Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin privativus 'denoting privation', from privat- 'deprived' (see privation)
late 16th century: from Latin privativus 'denoting privation', from privat- 'deprived' (see privation)
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