sublative

Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈbleɪtɪv/

Noun

sublative (uncountable)

1. (grammar) A case of nouns in Finno-Ugric languages used to express the destination of movement, originally onto the surface of something (e.g. climb onto a tree), and, by extension, in other figurative meanings as well (e.g. to university).

Adjective

sublative (comparative more sublative, superlative most sublative)

1. (grammar) Of or relating to the sublative case.
2. Having power, or tending, to take away.

Anagrams

• vestibula