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catenative

Pronunciation: /ˈkæ.tə.nə.tɪv/

The English word “catenative” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having the ability to catenate, or form chains.

noun

  1. A catenative verb.

Etymology

From Latin catēnātus (“chained”), from catēnāre, from catēna (“a chain”).

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