approbative

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  expressing approval or expressing that something is pleasing or worthy of approval

  - "The committee gave its approbative nod to the new project."
  - "The student's academic record received the approbative comments from the professor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with approbative
approve , grieve , rive , rive

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Variants

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approbate , approbated , approbates , approbating

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Etymology

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from Latin approbare, meaning 'to test, to examine, to approve, to sanction, to confirm'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'approbative' has been used in various fields, including law, religion, and science.

2. The word 'approbative' comes from the Latin word 'approbare', which means 'to test, to examine, to approve, to sanction, to confirm'.

3. The term 'approbative' was used in ancient Rome to describe the process of approving or ratifying laws and decrees.

4. The term 'approbative' has been used in religious contexts to describe the approval or endorsement of religious beliefs or practices.

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1. endorsement: An approbative endorsement is a statement or action that expresses approval or support for something or someone.

2. approval: Approval is the act of expressing or giving consent to something or someone, often based on a favorable opinion.

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Culture

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The term 'approbative' has been used in various contexts, including literature, art, and science. In literature, it has been used to describe the response of characters to certain situations or ideas. In art, it has been used to describe the approval or endorsement of works by critics or audiences. In science, it has been used to describe the process of approving or validating research findings.

How to Memorize "approbative"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'approbative' by associating it with the word 'approve' and the idea of giving approval or expressing a favorable opinion.

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