Separative

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛpərətɪv/

Definitions of separative

adjective describing a quality of being able to separate or divide things

Example Sentences

A1 The separative wall divides the two rooms.

A2 The separative barrier was put up to keep the animals away from the garden.

B1 The separative policies of the government have caused tension among different ethnic groups.

B2 The separative mindset of the community led to conflicts and misunderstandings.

C1 The separative nature of the political system has created deep divisions within the country.

C2 The separative ideology of the group has alienated them from the rest of society.

Examples of separative in a Sentence

formal The separative membrane allowed for the filtration of particles based on size.

informal The separative wall in the house divides the living room and the kitchen.

slang I heard they're putting up a separative fence between the properties.

figurative The separative mindset of the group led to division and conflict within the community.

Grammatical Forms of separative

• past tense: separated
• plural: separatives
• comparative: more separative
• superlative: most separative
• present tense: separates
• future tense: will separate
• perfect tense: have separated
• continuous tense: separating
• singular: separative
• positive degree: separative
• infinitive: to separate
• gerund: separating
• participle: separating

Origin and Evolution of separative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'separative' originates from the Latin word 'separativus', which is derived from the verb 'separare' meaning 'to separate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'separative' has evolved to describe something that causes separation or division, emphasizing the act of distinguishing or isolating one thing from another.