Approbative Definition
aprəbātiv
adjective
Showing approbation or approval.
Webster's New World
Expressing approval.
Approbative criticism.
Wiktionary
Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
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Synonyms:
noun
(linguistics) A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
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Origin of Approbative
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From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
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