donative

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noun

do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
ˈdä-
Synonyms of donativenext
: a special gift or donation

donative

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adjective

do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
ˈdä-
or
ˈdō-ˌnā- How to pronounce donative (audio)
dō-ˈnā-
: of or relating to donation

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Noun the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Adjective
In addition, the administration will authorize donative remittances. — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022

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Etymology

Adjective

Latin donativus, from donatus

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1559, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of donative was in the 15th century

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donative

adjective
do·​na·​tive ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
1
: having the character of a donation
a donative transfer
2
: of or relating to donation
donative intent
donative capacity
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