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declarative
[ dih-klar-uh-tiv ]
declarative
/ dɪˈklærətɪv /
adjective
- making or having the nature of a declaration
Derived Forms
- deˈclaratively, adverb
Other Words From
- de·clara·tive·ly adverb
- nonde·clara·tive adjective
- nonde·clara·tive·ly adverb
- nonde·clara·tory adjective
- unde·clara·tive adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of declarative1
Example Sentences
Every awkwardly declarative, stagy scene in “Bonhoeffer” is just a right-against-wrong equation to be answered by the title character’s virtue.
One singer wore a cap winkingly topped with feline ears; another stared down the camera and twirled her ponytail with declarative swagger.
Jackson declaratively sounded that warning before Trump won the presidential election in 2016, days after the audio of the “Access Hollywood” tape leaked.
On top of that, he chose a bafflingly declarative title that viewers would have to grapple with.
As a film critic, swift, declarative certainty is a quality I’ve learned to aspire to.
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More About Declarative
What does declarative mean?
Declarative describes something that makes information known, offers an explicit explanation, or describes something that makes an official statement, as in The prime minister gave a declarative speech on her opposition to the war.
If someone is giving a declarative statement, then they are clearly and firmly stating something, as in The mayor’s declarative report detailed her plans to decrease pollution.
In English grammar, a declarative sentence is used to state facts, opinions, or other information, as this sentence does.
Another word for declarative is declaratory, which is often used in law and legal documentation.
Example: When Ming started skipping practices, the coach saw it as a declarative statement that Ming was done with the team.
Where does declarative come from?
The first records of declarative come from around 1530. It comes from the Latin dēclārātīvus, which means “explanatory.” Declarative things offer explanations and share information.
Declarative speeches, statements, or announcements are taken very seriously and are assumed to be the deliverer’s true feelings, beliefs, or opinions. For this reason, powerful people will often shy away from making declarative announcements in case they change their minds or are later proven wrong.
In computer science, declarative programming is a style of programming that states what the program should do but not how it should do it.
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What are some other forms related to declarative?
- declaratively (adverb)
- nondeclarative (adjective)
- nondeclaratively (adverb)
- nondeclaratory (adjective)
What are some synonyms for declarative?
What are some words that share a root or word element with declarative?
What are some words that often get used in discussing declarative?
How is declarative used in real life?
People make bold, declarative statements every day.
What i love most is all my fellow geminis responding to this with a declarative "No. Shan't." https://t.co/u7KXbTTQcI
— Summer vs Selfies (@summervselfies) March 11, 2021
Tell them to switch or to turn it off. Simple declarative..
— Jack Hutton 🇺🇸 (@jackhutton) March 11, 2021
The Editors Wrote a Declarative Sentence. Then They Wrote an Ominous Addendum. pic.twitter.com/dqi8NH6Suf
— David A. Graham (@GrahamDavidA) March 9, 2021
Try using declarative!
Is declarative used correctly in the following sentence?
The rebel leader made a declarative speech, demanding the release of prisoners.
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