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dedicative

UKUS

Definitions

adj.

Relating to a dedication or offering

奉献的,题献的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
dicsay, speak, declare; point out
+
-ativetending to, having the nature of
=dedicative

dedicate + -ive = of the nature of a dedication. Rare and formal.

Root dic still carries 82 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The inscription was dedicative, honoring the temple's founders.

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