illative noun & adjective. [ɪ'leɪtɪv] L16.
[Latin illativus, from illat- ppl stem of inferre INFER.]
A. noun.
1. A word or phrase introducing or stating an inference, as English so, therefore, etc. L16.

2. Grammar. The illative case; a word, form, etc., in the illative case. M20.
b. adjective.
1. Of a word or phrase: introducing or stating an inference. E17.

2. Inferential. M17.

3. Grammar. Designating, being in, or pertaining to a case in some inflected languages expressing motion into. L19.

■ illatively adverb M17.

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