SIMILATIVE

Adjective

similative (not comparable)

Implying or indicating likeness or resemblance.

Noun

similative (plural similatives)

(grammar) A grammatical case expressing similarity.

Synonym: simulative

Source: Wiktionary


Sim"i*la*tive, a.

Definition: Implying or indicating likeness or resemblance. [R.] In similative or instrumental relation to a pa. pple. [past participle], as almond-leaved, -scented, etc. New English Dict.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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