Separative: meaning, definitions and examples
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separative
[ ˈsep.ə.reɪ.tɪv ]
distinct separation
The term 'separative' refers to something that creates or implies separation. It is often used in contexts where distinction or division is necessary. This can apply to various fields, such as linguistics, where it describes elements that differentiate between meanings or grammatical forms. Additionally, in scientific contexts, it can refer to processes or mechanisms that lead to the separation of substances or components. Overall, it signifies the quality of being able to separate or distinguish.
Synonyms
differentiating, distinguishing, dividing.
Examples of usage
- The separative process in chemistry.
- Using a separative approach in linguistics.
- The separative nature of these two ideas.
- A separative mechanism for the components.
Translations
Translations of the word "separative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 separativo
🇮🇳 विभाजक
🇩🇪 trennend
🇮🇩 memisahkan
🇺🇦 окремий
🇵🇱 separatywny
🇯🇵 分離的な
🇫🇷 séparatif
🇪🇸 separativo
🇹🇷 ayırıcı
🇰🇷 분리하는
🇸🇦 فاصل
🇨🇿 separativní
🇸🇰 separatívny
🇨🇳 分离的
🇸🇮 separativen
🇮🇸 aðskiljanlegur
🇰🇿 бөлу
🇬🇪 გამყოფი
🇦🇿 ayırıcı
🇲🇽 separativo
Etymology
The word 'separative' originates from the Latin 'separare', which means 'to separate'. This Latin term is composed of 'se-', meaning 'apart', and 'parare', which means 'to prepare'. The transition into English took place in the late 14th century as the language evolved and incorporated various Latin derivatives. Initially used in philosophical and grammatical contexts to describe concepts involving distinction and division, 'separative' gradually expanded its usage into sciences and other disciplines. Over time, the term gained a broader application in modern discussions around separation processes in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and chemistry. As such, 'separative' denotes not just physical separation but also conceptual and analytical distinctions.