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locative

loc·a·tive [ lókətiv ]


noun  (plural loc·a·tives)
Definition:
 
1. grammatical case: a grammatical case in some languages that indicates place or direction

2. form in locative: a word or phrase in the locative



adjective 
Definition:
 
indicating place or direction: in or relating to the locative

[Early 19th century. <locate]
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