Partitive

/ˈpɑːrtətɪv/

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Fractional Quantities

Partitives show fractional quantities, often used with food, substances, or abstract ideas.

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I drank some of the water.

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Indefinite Quantities

Use partitives when the exact amount is unknown or unimportant.

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She did part of the work.

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Context Sensitivity

Partitives can change meaning with context; 'some' can imply a small or a large amount.

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I need some nails for this project.

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