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val·​u·​a·​tive | \ ˈvalyəˌwātiv, -wət- \

Definition of valuative

: valuational, evaluative

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Other Words from valuative

valuatively \ -​tə̇vlē \ adverb

First Known Use of valuative

1566, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for valuative

value entry 2 + -ative

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“Valuative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valuative. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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