translative adjective. [trans'leɪtɪv, 'translǝtɪv, trɑ:ns-, -nz-] L16.
[medieval Latin translativus pertaining to transference of meaning, from Latin translat-: see TRANSLATION, -IVE.]
1. Involving transference of meaning; metaphorical. Only in L16.

2. Involving transference from one place to another; Physics (of motion) translational. Now rare. L17.

3. Serving to translate; relating to translation, translational. M18.

4. Law. Expressing or constituting a transfer of property. L19.

5. Grammar. In some languages, of or designating a case expressing becoming or passing into a state. L19.

[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲