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HOME | Definition of significative (SIGNIFICATIVE, Significative)


    Significative \Sig*nif"i*ca*tive\, a. [L. significativus: cf. F.
    significatif.]
    1. Betokening or representing by an external sign.
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    The holy symbols or signs are not barely
    significative. --Brerewood.
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    2. Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning
    or purpose; significant.
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    Neither in the degrees of kindred they were
    destitute of significative words. --Camden.
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    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48


    significative
    adj : (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing
    clearly; "actions indicative of fear" [syn: indicative,
    indicatory, revelatory, suggestive]

    WordNet (r) 2.0




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