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Webster 1913 Edition


Significative

Sig-nif′i-ca-tive

,
Adj.
[L.
significativus
: cf. F.
significatif
.]
1.
Betokening or representing by an external sign.
The holy symbols or signs are not barely
significative
.
Brerewood.
2.
Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning or purpose; significant.
Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of
significative
words.
Camden.
Sig-nif′i-ca-tive-ly
,
adv.
Sig-nif′i-ca-tive-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Significative

SIGNIF'ICATIVE

,
Adj.
1.
Betokening or representing by an external sign; as the significative symbols of the eucharist.
2.
Having signification or meaning; expressive of a certain idea or thing. Neither in the degrees of kindred were they destitute of significative words.

Definition 2024


significative

significative

English

Adjective

significative (comparative more significative, superlative most significative)

  1. (usually followed by of) That tends to signify or indicate; indicative
    • Brerewood
      The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative.
  2. That has meaning or significance; significant
    • Camden
      Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of significative words.

Derived terms


French

Adjective

significative

  1. feminine singular of significatif

Italian

Adjective

significative

  1. feminine plural of significativo