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eq⋅ua⋅tive

[ek-wuh-tiv] Grammar
–adjective
1. belonging to or noting a degree of comparison of adjectives or adverbs that indicates an equality of the quality, quantity, etc., expressed by the adjective or adverb.
2. noting a use of the verb be that equates one term with another in a sentence.
3. noting or pertaining to a case indicating likeness or identity.
–noun
4. the equative degree of comparison.
5. the equative case, or a form in this case.

eq⋅ua⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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eq·ua·tive   (ěk'wə-tĭv)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or being a form of an adjective or adverb indicating identity of degree of comparison.
n.  
  1. The equative degree.

  2. An adjective or adverb expressing the equative degree.

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