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ad·ver·sa·tive
adversative
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
definition: |
in grammar, indicating opposition or contrast.
an adversative conjunction |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an adversative word or phrase, such as "but" or "on the contrary".
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derivation: |
adversatively (adv.) |
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