declarative

The definition of declarative is a simple or definitive statement.

(adjective)

If you come right out and say "I'm not going, end of discussion," this is an example of a declarative statement.

Declarative is defined as a definitive statement, simple word or phrase.

(noun)

"I'm not going." is an example of a declarative.

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See declarative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

making a statement or assertion: a declarative sentence

Origin: LL declarativus: see declare

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See declarative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Serving to declare or state.
  2. Of, relating to, or being an element or construction used to make a statement: a declarative sentence.
noun
A sentence or expression that makes a statement.

Related Forms:

  • de·clarˈa·tive·ly adverb

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