locative

noun

the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb

Roots

locuslocat- · Latin · place ivus-ive · Latin · tending to

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Where does locative come from?

The word locative breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: locat, from Latin locus (“place”); and -ive, from Latin ivus (“tending to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.