partitive

noun

  1. 1

    (grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

adjective

  1. 1

    That divides something into parts.

    partitive tendencies in education
  2. 2

    (grammar) Indicating a part rather than the whole of something.

    The word some is used in partitive constructions.

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