Completive

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

British English: /kəmˈpliːtɪv/

American English: /kəmˈpliːtɪv/

Definitions

• Serving to complete or make whole.
• In linguistics, referring to a grammatical aspect that indicates an action has been fully completed.

Usage Examples

• His approach was more completive than competitive.
• Some languages use a completive aspect to indicate the conclusion of an action.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin completivus, from complētus ("filled, completed"), related to complere ("to complete, to fill up").

Synonyms

• Finalizing
• Conclusive
• Fulfillatory
• Finishing

Antonyms

• Incomplete
• Ongoing
• Unfinished

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

• In American English, the final syllable tends to have a clearer "tiv" sound.
• In British English, the pronunciation may be softer with a slight schwa in the last syllable.

Historical Usage

The word "completive" has been in use since the 19th century, primarily in linguistic and philosophical contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In linguistic studies, the term "completive" is used to describe aspects of language that indicate the conclusion of an event. It has broader usage in philosophical and conceptual discussions regarding completeness and finality.

More Information

"Completive" is commonly used in grammatical discussions to refer to verb aspects indicating completed actions. It is also used in various disciplines, such as project management, to describe elements that contribute to the full realization of an objective.