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ablative meaning and definition
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Definition of ablative (noun)
- the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb
- synonyms: ablative case
ABLATIVE adjective
Definition of ablative (adjective)
- relating to the ablative case
- tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature
- "ablative material on a rocket cone"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet