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declarative

 

[ dɪˈklærətɪv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: declarant, declaration, declarations, declare, declared, declarer, undeclared.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,651, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.