Definition of ablative

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  • ablative is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • ablative is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of ablative

  • the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ablative case
  • relating to the ablative case (adjective)
  • tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature (adjective)

    Examples

    1. ablative material on a rocket cone

See definition of ablative in Merriam Webster