Copulative
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpˈəɫˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/
Copulative (adjective)
- Describes a verb that connects the subject to more information about it.
- Relating to the act of sexual reproduction or union.
Examples
- The verb 'is' is copulative in the sentence.
- In 'She seems happy', 'seems' is a copulative verb.
Common collocations: copulative verb, copulative function, copulative behavior, copulative organs