Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
locative
adjective
/ˈloʊ.kə.tɪv/
Definition
A grammatical case used to indicate location or position of something.
Examples
- In some languages, the locative case is used to specify the place where an action occurs.
- For example, in Russian, the locative form of a noun is formed by adding specific endings to indicate location.
Meaning
The term ‘locative’ relates to a specific grammatical category used in certain languages to express where something is located.
Synonyms
- positional
- locational
- topographical
