approbative
Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/
The English word “approbative” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Expressing approval.
- Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
- Seeking approval; placing great value on others' opinions of oneself.
noun
- A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
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