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Webster 1913 Edition


Punctuative

Punc′tu-a-tive

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Adj.
Of or belonging to points of division; relating to punctuation.
The
punctuative
intonation of feeble cadence.
Rush.

Definition 2024


punctuative

punctuative

English

Adjective

punctuative (comparative more punctuative, superlative most punctuative)

  1. Suggesting or pertaining to punctuation.
    • 2009 September 13, Kirk Semple, “Giving Ramadan a Drumroll in Brooklyn at 4 A.M.”, in New York Times:
      After about 20 seconds, he ended his performance with a punctuative smack of the taut drum heads.