noun Download 🔗Share (grammar) A construct that serves to present something, or draw it to the attention of the interlocutor. Examples : "The sentence "There is a problem with the printer" is a common presentative, used to introduce an issue needing attention. " grammar language linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Capable of being directly known by, or presented to, the mind; intuitive; directly apprehensible, as objects; capable of apprehending, as faculties. Examples : "The child's artwork, filled with vibrant colors and simple shapes, was presentative of their uninhibited joy. " mind philosophy being sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having the right of presentation, or offering a clergyman to the bishop for institution. Examples : "The wealthy landowner, being presentative to the parish church, nominated his nephew as the new vicar. " religion law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Admitting the presentation of a clergyman. Examples : "The parish held a presentative benefice, meaning the patron had the right to nominate the clergyman. " religion law job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (grammar) Serving to present something, or draw it to the attention of the interlocutor. Examples : "The sentence "Here is your homework" uses the presentative "here" to draw the listener's attention to the homework. " grammar language linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Representative, representing another, or representing a larger group. Examples : "The student council held a presentative vote to decide on the school's new mascot. " group politics government organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Presenting or representing an idea in the mind. Examples : "Her drawing was remarkably presentative of the feeling of loneliness. " mind philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading