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copulative
/ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv/
adj 3noun 2
Collocations
2COPULATIVE + NOUN
shew
PREP.
in, than
Definitions
adj
1
Of or pertaining to copulation.
2
That acts as a copula.
3
That connects the subject of a clause with its complement.
noun
1
A connection.
They understand Polygamie to be a Conjunction of divers Copulatives in number, which is not understood till a person proceeds unto a fourth Wife, which makes more than one Copulative in the rule of Marriage.
2
A copulative conjunction.
In Polysyndeton conjunctions flow, And every word its copulative will shew.
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Synonyms
noun — an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the s
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They understand Polygamie to be a Conjunction of divers Copulatives in number, which is not understood till a person proceeds unto a fourth Wife, which makes more than one Copulative in the rule of Ma
Wiktionary02
In Polysyndeton conjunctions flow, And every word its copulative will shew.
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