approximative

English

Etymology

From approximate +‎ -ive.

Adjective

approximative (comparative more approximative, superlative most approximative)

1. Of, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.

Derived terms

• approximatively
• approximativeness

 

Translations

of, relating to, or being an approximation

• Finnish: likimääräinen (fi), arviollinen
• Italian: approssimativo (it) m
• Polish: aproksymacyjny, aproksymatywny
• Portuguese: aproximativo (pt)

Noun

approximative (plural approximatives)

1. (grammar) A grammatical construct that expresses approximation.
   • 2007, J. Cutting, Vague Language Explored, page 190:

     In Example 6, we can see speakers using the vague approximatives 'two or three' and 'one or two'.

French

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Adjective

approximative

1. feminine singular of approximatif

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Adjective

approximative

1. inflection of approximativ:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular