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单词 qualificative
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Definition of qualificative in English:

qualificative

noun ˈ kwɒlɪfɪkətɪv
  • A qualifying word, phrase, statement, etc.; specifically an adjective.

adjective ˈ kwɒlɪfɪkətɪv
  • Denoting some quality; qualifying.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin qualificat-, past participial stem of qualificare qualify + -ive; compare -ative. In later use probably after French qualificatif. Compare post-classical Latin qualificativus, adjective, Italian qualificativo, adjective.

Definition of qualificative in US English:

qualificative

nounˈ kwɒlɪfɪkətɪv
  • A qualifying word, phrase, statement, etc.; specifically an adjective.

adjectiveˈ kwɒlɪfɪkətɪv
  • Denoting some quality; qualifying.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin qualificat-, past participial stem of qualificare qualify + -ive; compare -ative. In later use probably after French qualificatif. Compare post-classical Latin qualificativus, adjective, Italian qualificativo, adjective.

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