Separative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group; "whereas `each,' `every,' `either,' `neither,' and `none' are distributive or referring to a single member of a group, `which' in `which of the men' is separative".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
(used of an accent in Hebrew orthography) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word that follows it.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- In the text, a separative maqqaf indicated the desired disjunctive effect, resulting in two clauses read in close relation.
- When adding emphasis or particular interpretation to sentences in ancient texts, readers employ a separative pronunciation where suitable in these kinds of marked transitions.
- When dividing some joined-together forms to affect breathing unit structures more uniformly across entire canticles in general devotional exercises or synagogue services, applying the separative function of punctuation not only can separate an especially marked 'word' but show how they combine.
- It demonstrates how pronouns could be translated in individual clauses and a separative conjunctive maqqaf expression between combined constructions function with one clause impacting part of the succeeding clause to take in one point from this separation point.
- A separative accent is added to words throughout the traditional cantillation that occur within 'breathing units,' lending nuance and indicating rhythmic grouping of text in close relation to the meaning.
Meaning 3
Serving to separate or divide into parts; "partitive tendencies in education"; "the uniting influence was stronger than the separative".
Classification
All adjective clusters.