English Explanatory Dictionary

amative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to love; amorous.

Pronunciation

/ˈam.ə.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-amative.wav

Word forms

amative

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₃emh₃- Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *h₃émh₃ti Proto-Italic *amō Latin amō Latin amātus Medieval Latin amātīvusder. English amative From Medieval Latin amātīvus, from Latin amātus, perfect passive participle of amō (“love”).

Derived words

amatively amativeness hyperamative
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