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Privative
Translation of "privative" into Russian
privative
Noun
UK
/ˈprɪv.ə.tɪv/
US
/ˈprɪv.ə.tɪv/
privative
privatives pl
privative
Adjective
UK
/ˈprɪvətɪv/
US
/ˈprɪvɪtɪv/
privative
more privative Comp.
most privative Super.
In linguistics, a privative prefix negates the meaning of the word.
В лингвистике отрицательный префикс отрицает значение слова.
The privative nature of the concept made it difficult to understand.
Лишённая природа концепции делала её трудной для понимания.
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Definitions
privative
Noun
UK
/ˈprɪvətɪv/
US
/ˈprɪvɪtɪv/
A linguistic element—such as a word or affix—that denotes the absence or negation of something.
The prefix "un-" functions as a privative in words like "unhappy".
privative
Adjective
UK
/ˈprɪvətɪv/
US
/ˈprɪvɪtɪv/
Indicating the absence or negation of a quality, attribute, or element.
In phonology, a privative feature is one that marks the lack of a particular articulatory property.
Causing or involving deprivation; depriving something of a quality or possession.
The legislation had a privative effect on workers’ rights.