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词汇 copulative
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Definition of copulative in English:

copulative

adjective ˈkɒpjʊlətɪv
  • 1Grammar
    (of a word) connecting words or clauses linked in sense.

    〔语法〕联系的;系词的。比较DISJUNCTIVE

    Compare with disjunctive
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Where the formula is used of persons, copulative verbs or expressions that denote ‘being in Christ’ are usually locative, whereas active verbs may be either locative or instrumental.
    1. 1.1 Connecting a subject and predicate.
      联结主谓的
  • 2Relating to sexual intercourse.

    (与)交媾(有关)的;(与)交配(有关)的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to the China Daily, some zoos have given Viagra to Chinese pandas to improve their copulative performance and save them from extinction.

Derivatives

  • copulatively

  • adverb
    • A bed attachment and piece of furniture device is suitable for use generally and copulatively by an arm amputee or other handicapped individual who has lost effective use of one or both arms.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French copulatif, -ive or late Latin copulativus, from copulat- 'coupled', from the verb copulare (see copulate).

Definition of copulative in US English:

copulative

adjective
  • 1Grammar
    (of a word) connecting words or clauses linked in sense.

    〔语法〕联系的;系词的。比较DISJUNCTIVE

    Compare with disjunctive
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Where the formula is used of persons, copulative verbs or expressions that denote ‘being in Christ’ are usually locative, whereas active verbs may be either locative or instrumental.
    1. 1.1 Connecting a subject and predicate.
      联结主谓的
  • 2Relating to sexual intercourse.

    (与)交媾(有关)的;(与)交配(有关)的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • According to the China Daily, some zoos have given Viagra to Chinese pandas to improve their copulative performance and save them from extinction.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French copulatif, -ive or late Latin copulativus, from copulat- ‘coupled’, from the verb copulare (see copulate).

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