declarative

adjective

de·​clar·​a·​tive di-ˈkler-ə-tiv 

: making a declaration : declaratory

a declarative sentence

declaratively adverb

Examples of declarative in a Sentence

“They went to school” is a declarative sentence.

Recent Examples on the Web

Claypool’s voice, formerly a sharp and declarative figure in the mix, slinks down into silty waters, often unintelligible and almost always emotionally ambiguous. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

Pegged to the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary (and released on Juneteenth), Outlaws’ Almanac, helmed and executive produced by No, is a righteous and declarative gathering of contemporary and repurposed folk-roots freedom songs. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026

The Frenchman seemed headed for his latest declarative statement. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 6 June 2026

Nemesis begins with a banger of a declarative scene. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing declarative

• the declarative

Rhymes for declarative

• comparative
• imperative
• preparative

Kids Definition

declarative

adjective

de·​clar·​a·​tive di-ˈklar-ət-iv 

-ˈkler-

: making a declaration or statement

declarative sentence

Medical Definition

declarative

adjective

de·​clar·​a·​tive di-ˈklar-ət-iv, -ˈkler- 

: being or comprising memory characterized by the conscious recall of facts and events compare procedural