Synonyms for separative

Synonyms for (adj) separative

Synonyms: separative

Definition: (of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group

Usage: whereas `each,' `every,' `either,' `neither,' and `none' are distributive or referring to a single member of a group, `which' in `which of the men' is separative

Similar words: distributive

Definition: serving to distribute or allot or disperse


Synonyms: separative, partitive

Definition: serving to separate or divide into parts

Usage: partitive tendencies in education; the uniting influence was stronger than the separative

Similar words: disjunctive

Definition: serving or tending to divide or separate


Synonyms: separative

Definition: (used of an accent in Hebrew orthography) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word that follows it

Similar words: disjunctive

Definition: serving or tending to divide or separate


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