donative

don·a·tive

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Definitions of donative word

noun donative a gift or donation. 1
noun donative A donation, especially one given formally or officially as a largesse. 1
noun donative a gift or donation 0
noun donative a benefice capable of being conferred as a gift 0
adjective donative of or like a donation 0
adjective donative being or relating to a benefice 0

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dōnātīvum, noun use of neuter of dōnātīvus gratuitous, equivalent to dōnāt(us) (see donation) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.

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