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ablative

 

[ หˆeษชblษ™tษชv ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

grammar term

The ablative case is a grammatical case used in some languages, which often expresses movement away from something or the means by which something is done. In Latin, for example, it indicates separation, source, or instrumentality. It typically answers the questions 'from where?' or 'by what means?'.

Synonyms

instrumental case, separation case

Examples of usage

  • He wrote it using the ablative case.
  • The Latin sentence used an ablative construction.
  • Understanding the ablative helps in reading classical texts.
Context #2 | Adjective

linguistic function

Ablative can also describe elements that pertain to or are derived from the ablative case in grammar. It may refer to words or forms that utilize this case to convey meaning related to separation or movement away.

Synonyms

case-related, relating to separation

Examples of usage

  • The teacher explained the ablative form.
  • Ablative phrases can clarify context in sentences.
  • The ablative adjective modifies the noun effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "ablative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ablativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคตเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคคเคฟเคชเคฐเค• (abhivyaktiparak)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ablative

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑะปะฐั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅชๆ ผ (ใ ใฃใ‹ใ, dakkaku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ablatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ablativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ablative

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ๊ฒฉ (ํƒˆ๊ฒฉ, talgyeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู„ุฉ ุงู„ุฌุฑ (halat aljar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคบๆ ผ (duรณ gรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑะปะฐั‚ะธะฒ (ablativ)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜ (ablativi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ablativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ablativo

Etymology

The term 'ablative' originated from the Latin word 'ablatus', which is the past participle of 'auferre', meaning 'to carry away'. In its initial use, the term referred to the grammatical case that denotes separation or movement away in languages such as Latin and Sanskrit. The assimilation of 'ablative' into English occurred in the late 16th century, when the study of classical languages became more widespread among scholars and educational circles. As the study of grammar evolved, the term found a place in linguistic discourse, representing not only the grammatical function but also a broader conceptual understanding of separation and implication in language. 'Ablative' is now a foundational term in discussions about grammar, particularly in relation to inflected languages.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,034, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.