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ablative

/æbˈleɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does ablative mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting a grammatical case that indicates separation or removal from something.

Example

"The ablative absolute construction is used to describe a situation that has been removed or separated from the main action."

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