declarative

CEFRB2

/dɪˈklæɹ.ə.tɪv/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Making a statement rather than asking or commanding.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Expressing truth.

Examples

  • You must put a period at the end of each declarative sentence.

  • This is a simple declarative sentence.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [dɪˈklɛɹ.ə.ɾɪv]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. That declares a construct.

  2. Serving to declare; having the quality of a declaration.

  3. A way of programming that is most akin to just stating what is wanted, rather than having to describe how to do it. Declarative programming

More examples

In context

  • A love declarative for my Sara. I love you like a soft symphony; a melody written in heart and pulse. I love you like a rock; a moments' fusing in perfect quiet. I love you like […]

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

In grammar class, the teacher asked for a blank sentence that states a fact.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

Derived from Middle French déclaratif.