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- adjective grammar Of or relating to the
caritive case .
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whichbe commented on the word caritive
Indicating lack of something. (from Phrontistery)
May 24, 2008
woiqhyyi commented on the word caritive
So wait. Can I use this word in a sentence? Like, "That empty chair is caritive of Billy"- meaning "That empty chair means that Billy isn't here"? Or is the word simply the name of a grammatical case? I am intrigued.
May 2, 2018
bilby commented on the word caritive
Perhaps have a look at fraught for some perspective on this kind of usage.
May 2, 2018