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Webster 1913 Edition

Copulative

Cop′u-la′tive

,
Adj.
[L.
copulativus
: cf. F.
copulatif
.]
Serving to couple, unite, or connect;
as, a
copulative
conjunction like “and”
.

Cop′u-la-tive

,
Noun.
1.
Connection.
[Obs.]
Rycaut.
2.
(Gram.)
A copulative conjunction.

Webster 1828 Edition

Copulative

COPULATIVE

,
Adj.
That unites or couples. In grammar, the copulative conjunction connects two or more subjects or predicates, in an affirmative or negative proposition; as, riches and honors are temptations to pride; the Romans conquered Spain and gaul and Britain; neither wealth nor honors will purchase immortal happiness.

COPULATIVE

,
Noun.
1.
A copulative conjunction.
2.
Connection. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024

copulative

copulative

English

Adjective

copulative ‎(not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to copulation
  2. (grammar) that acts as a copula
  3. (grammar) that connects the subject of a clause with its complement

Translations

Noun

copulative ‎(plural copulatives)

  1. (obsolete) connection
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Rycaut to this entry?)
  2. (grammar) A copulative conjunction.

French

Adjective

copulative

  1. feminine singular of copulatif

Italian

Adjective

copulative

  1. feminine plural of copulativo

Etymology

Latin copulativus

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