Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON-TIN'U-A-TIVE
CON-TIN-U-A'TIONCON-TIN-U-A'TOR
CON-TIN'U-A-TIVE, n.
- An expression noting permanence or duration. To these may be added continuatives; as, Rome remains to this day; which includes at least two propositions, viz. Rome was, and Rome is. – Watts.
- In grammar, a word that continues. – Harris.
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