Declarative: meaning, definitions and examples

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declarative

[ dɪˈklærətɪv ]

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grammar

Stating a fact or argument in a direct and respectful way.

Synonyms

affirmative, assertive, positive

Examples of usage

He made a declarative statement about the issue.
She always speaks in a declarative tone.

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law

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

Synonyms

announcement, pronouncement, statement

Examples of usage

The judge read out the declarative of the verdict.
The contract contains a clear declarative of the terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "declarative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declarativo

🇮🇳 घोषणात्मक

🇩🇪 deklarativ

🇮🇩 deklaratif

🇺🇦 декларативний

🇵🇱 deklaratywny

🇯🇵 宣言的 (せんげんてき)

🇫🇷 déclaratif

🇪🇸 declarativo

🇹🇷 bildirici

🇰🇷 선언적인

🇸🇦 تصريحي

🇨🇿 deklarativní

🇸🇰 deklaratívny

🇨🇳 声明的

🇸🇮 deklarativni

🇮🇸 yfirlýsandi

🇰🇿 декларативті

🇬🇪 დეკლარაციული

🇦🇿 deklarativ

🇲🇽 declarativo

Word origin

The word 'declarative' originated from the Latin word 'declarare', which means 'to make clear'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Originally used in legal contexts to refer to formal statements, the term has evolved to also describe a type of sentence in grammar. Over time, 'declarative' has come to signify clarity and directness in communication.