Definition of Copulative

1. Noun. An equating verb (such as 'be' or 'become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence.

Exact synonyms: Copula, Linking Verb
Generic synonyms: Verb
Derivative terms: Copular

2. Adjective. Syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence. "`and' is a copulative conjunction"
Category relationships: Grammar
Similar to: Conjunctive

Definition of Copulative

1. a. Serving to couple, unite, or connect; as, a copulative conjunction like "and".

2. n. Connection.

Definition of Copulative

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Copulative

copublishers
copublishes
copublishing
copula
copula
copulae
copular
copulas
copulate
copulated
copulates
copulating
copulation
copulation
copulations
copulative (current term)
copulatives
copulative conjunction
copulatory
copula linguae
copurified
copurifies
copurify
copurifying
copy
copyable
copybook
copybooks
copyboy
copyboys

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