approximative

From approximate + -ive.

approximative (comparative more approximative, superlative most approximative)

1. Of, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.

approximative (plural approximatives)

1. (grammar) A grammatical construct that expresses approximation.
   • 2007, J. Cutting, Vague Language Explored, page 190:

     In Example 6, we can see speakers using the vague approximatives 'two or three' and 'one or two'.

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approximative

1. feminine singular of approximatif

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approximative

1. inflection of approximativ:
   1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
   2. strong nominative/accusative plural
   3. weak nominative all-gender singular
   4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular