locative
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1loc·a·tive

noun \ˈlä-kə-tiv\

Definition of LOCATIVE

: the locative case; also : a word in that case

Origin of LOCATIVE

Latin locus + English -ative (as in vocative)
First Known Use: 1804

Rhymes with LOCATIVE

2locative

adjective

Definition of LOCATIVE

: of or being a grammatical case that denotes place or the place where or wherein

First Known Use of LOCATIVE

1841

Rhymes with LOCATIVE

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