Declarative

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈklæɹətɪv/

Origin

From Middle French déclaratif

Full definition of declarative

Adjective

1. (grammar, of a verb, sentence, or mood) Expressing truth.
2. (computing, programming) That declares a construct.

Usage notes

In some linguistic models, "indicative" and "declarative" are synonyms. In others, the "declarative" mood and "interrogative" mood are distinct types of "indicative" moods.