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generative definition

gen·er·a·tive (jen′ər āt′iv, -ər ə tiv)

adjective

  1. of the production of offspring; procreative
  2. having the power of producing or originating
  3. ☆ of or characteristic of generative grammar

Etymology: ME generatif

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generative Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • even: At the very least a glossary with examples is needed for I suspect that even generative grammarians will find this hard going.

Modifies a noun

  • grammar: The author includes the chapter on generative grammar in order to explain to students why the approach is " wrong " .

Used with adjective complement

  • cash: Notwithstanding this, the Group remains strongly cash generative.
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