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- [ad-vur-suh-tiv]
- /ædˈvɜr sə tɪv/
- /əd.ˈvɜː.sə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-vur-suh-tiv]
- /ædˈvɜr sə tɪv/
Definitions of adversative word
- adjective adversative (of a word, phrase, or clause) implying opposition or contrast. But and although are adversative conjunctions introducing adversative clauses 3
- noun adversative an adversative word or speech element 3
- adjective adversative expressing opposition or antithesis, as the words but, yet, however 3
- noun adversative an adversative word 3
- adjective adversative expressing contrariety, opposition, or antithesis: “But” is an adversative conjunction. 1
- noun adversative an adversative word or proposition. 1
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Origin of adversative
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Late Latin adversātīvus, equivalent to adversāt(us) (past participle of adversārī to resist; see adverse, -ate1) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Adversative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adversative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
adversative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adversative
adj adversative
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- antipathetic — having or arousing a strong aversion
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adjective adversative
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
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