Approbative

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/, /əˈpɹəʊ.beɪ.tɪv/
• US IPA: /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/, /əˈpɹoʊˈbeɪ.tɪv/

Origin

From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō ("assert, accept, confirm").

Full definition of approbative

Adjective

1. Expressing approvalapprobative criticism
2. Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.

Related terms

• approbate
• approbation
• approbatory

Synonyms

• (expressing approval) approbatory

Antonyms

• pejorative

Noun

1. (linguistics) A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.