noun a case in some languages, such as Latin, expressing separation or direction from a place, typically translated in English by the prepositions 'from' or 'by'
adjective relating to or denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in some inflected languages that is used to indicate movement away from a place, the cause of an action, and the means by which an action is performed
In linguistics, the ablative is a case or adverbial construction expressing separation, direction away from, source, cause, or origin.
In astronomy, the ablative form is used to describe the movement of celestial bodies away from a certain point or location.
In archaeology, the ablative form of a noun is used to indicate the point of origin or source of an artifact or material.
In grammar, the ablative case is a grammatical case used to indicate movement away from a place, removal, cause, separation, or source.
In Latin grammar, the ablative case is used to indicate various relationships such as means, manner, place where, and accompaniment.
In grammar, writers may use the ablative case when discussing Latin or other languages that have this grammatical feature.
Psychologists may use the term 'ablative' when discussing research methodologies that involve removing or eliminating certain variables from an experiment.
Medical doctors may use the term 'ablative surgery' to refer to a type of surgical procedure that involves removing tissue or organs, often to treat cancer.
Archaeologists may use the term 'ablative erosion' when studying the gradual wearing away of material from a site, often due to natural processes.