Ablative

/ˈæblətɪv/
adjective

Relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in some languages for objects of a verb.

In Latin, 'billō' is in the ablative case.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in some languages for objects of a verb

Often appears as...

  • ablative case
  • ablative absolute

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Academic

noun

The ablative case, or a word in the ablative case.

The word 'billō' is an ablative.
Visual representation of "ablative" - The ablative case, or a word in the ablative case

Often appears as...

  • use of ablative
  • ablative form

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Academic

adjective

Relating to the loss or removal of material from the surface of an object, often caused by heat.

The spacecraft has an ablative heat shield to protect it during re-entry into the atmosphere.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to the loss or removal of material from the surface of an object, often caused by heat

Often appears as...

  • ablative material
  • ablative process

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Technical

noun

A material or coating that undergoes ablative processes.

The rocket's ablative will protect it from the intense heat.
Visual representation of "ablative" - A material or coating that undergoes ablative processes

Often appears as...

  • ablative coating
  • use of ablative

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Technical

adjective

Relating to or causing the removal, especially of body tissue.

The doctor performed an ablative procedure to remove the tumor.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to or causing the removal, especially of body tissue

Often appears as...

  • ablative surgery
  • ablative treatment

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Medical

noun

A medical procedure that removes tissue from the body.

The patient needs an ablative to remove the cancerous tissue.
Visual representation of "ablative" - A medical procedure that removes tissue from the body

Often appears as...

  • ablative procedure
  • ablative surgery

Usage tips

Medical

adjective

Relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in some languages for objects of a verb.

In Latin, 'billō' is in the ablative case.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in some languages for objects of a verb

Often appears as...

  • ablative case
  • ablative absolute

Usage tips

Academic

noun

The ablative case, or a word in the ablative case.

The word 'billō' is an ablative.
Visual representation of "ablative" - The ablative case, or a word in the ablative case

Often appears as...

  • use of ablative
  • ablative form

Usage tips

Academic

adjective

Relating to the loss or removal of material from the surface of an object, often caused by heat.

The spacecraft has an ablative heat shield to protect it during re-entry into the atmosphere.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to the loss or removal of material from the surface of an object, often caused by heat

Often appears as...

  • ablative material
  • ablative process

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A material or coating that undergoes ablative processes.

The rocket's ablative will protect it from the intense heat.
Visual representation of "ablative" - A material or coating that undergoes ablative processes

Often appears as...

  • ablative coating
  • use of ablative

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Relating to or causing the removal, especially of body tissue.

The doctor performed an ablative procedure to remove the tumor.
Visual representation of "ablative" - Relating to or causing the removal, especially of body tissue

Often appears as...

  • ablative surgery
  • ablative treatment

Usage tips

Medical

noun

A medical procedure that removes tissue from the body.

The patient needs an ablative to remove the cancerous tissue.
Visual representation of "ablative" - A medical procedure that removes tissue from the body

Often appears as...

  • ablative procedure
  • ablative surgery

Usage tips

Medical

Definition 1 of 6
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Case Usage

Understand that ablative often indicates the means or manner how something happens in a sentence.

Illustration for Case Usage
He wrote the letter with a pen - 'with a pen' is an ablative explaining the means.
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Not Always Objects

Remember, in some languages, ablative is used for locations or causes, not just direct objects.

Illustration for Not Always Objects
In Latin, 'Romā venit' means 'He comes from Rome', where 'Romā' is ablative.
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Latin Focused

In English, we don't have an ablative case; it's more common in Latin-based linguistic studies.

Illustration for Latin Focused
When studying Latin, you'll frequently encounter the ablative case.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Case Usage

Understand that ablative often indicates the means or manner how something happens in a sentence.

Illustration for Case Usage
He wrote the letter with a pen - 'with a pen' is an ablative explaining the means.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Objects

Remember, in some languages, ablative is used for locations or causes, not just direct objects.

Illustration for Not Always Objects
In Latin, 'Romā venit' means 'He comes from Rome', where 'Romā' is ablative.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Latin Focused

In English, we don't have an ablative case; it's more common in Latin-based linguistic studies.

Illustration for Latin Focused
When studying Latin, you'll frequently encounter the ablative case.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Case Usage

Understand that ablative often indicates the means or manner how something happens in a sentence.

Illustration for Case Usage
He wrote the letter with a pen - 'with a pen' is an ablative explaining the means.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Objects

Remember, in some languages, ablative is used for locations or causes, not just direct objects.

Illustration for Not Always Objects
In Latin, 'Romā venit' means 'He comes from Rome', where 'Romā' is ablative.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Latin Focused

In English, we don't have an ablative case; it's more common in Latin-based linguistic studies.

Illustration for Latin Focused
When studying Latin, you'll frequently encounter the ablative case.
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