Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
privative
adjective
/ˈprɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
Definition
Serving to exclude, restrict, or deny something.
Examples
- The privative approach in linguistics can exclude certain meanings or interpretations.
- In philosophy, a privative term helps define what is absent from a concept.
Meaning
The term ‘privative’ is used to describe something that lacks or is devoid of a certain quality or characteristic.
Synonyms
- Exclusionary
- Depriving
- Restrictive
