Transcription
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- [dih-klar-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈklær ə tɪv/
- /dɪˈklærətɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-klar-uh-tiv]
- /dɪˈklær ə tɪv/
Definitions of declarative word
- adjective declarative making a statement or assertion 3
- adjective declarative making or having the nature of a declaration 2
- adjective declarative serving to declare, make known, or explain: a declarative statement. 1
- noun declarative Of the nature of or making a declaration. 1
- adjective declarative (grammar, of a verb, sentence, or mood) Expressing truth. 0
- adjective declarative (computing, programming) That declares a construct. 0
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Origin of declarative
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin dēclārātīvus explanatory, equivalent to dēclārāt(us) (see declaration) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Declarative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
declarative 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
declarative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for declarative
adj declarative
- supplementary — Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- interpretive — serving to interpret; explanatory.
- allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
Antonyms for declarative
adj declarative
- confusing — Something that is confusing makes it difficult for people to know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- perplexing — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- puzzling — confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
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