Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRIV'A-TIVE
PRIV'A-TIVE, a.
- Causing privation.
- Consisting, in the absence of something; not positive. Privative is in things, what negative is in propositions; as, privative blessings, safeguard, liberty and integrity. – Taylor.
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