Where does “adversative” come from?
adversative (English) comes from Latin adversativus — of conjunctions, expressing opposition.
adversative (English): Expressing opposition or difference; Expressing...
Definitions
- Expressing opposition or difference; Expressing...
Ancestry of “adversative”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | adversativus | of conjunctions, expressing opposition |