estimative

American  

[es-tuh-mey-tiv] / ˈɛs təˌmeɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. capable of estimating.

2. pertaining to or based upon estimation; estimated.

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Etymology

Origin of estimative

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word aestimātīvus. See estimate, -ive

Example Sentences

A newcomer to analysis could be forgiven for underestimating the value of successive articles about the same country, region or city that share similar probabilistic and estimative language.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2016

They obey the reason in their own acts, because in other animals the sensitive appetite is naturally moved by the estimative power; for instance, a sheep, esteeming the wolf as an enemy, is afraid.

From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

In like manner does the estimative power, though in a less perfect manner.

From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Furthermore, for the apprehension of intentions which are not received through the senses, the "estimative" power is appointed: and for the preservation thereof, the "memorative" power, which is a storehouse of such-like intentions.

From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Therefore much less should we assign to the sensitive part a power, which they call the "estimative" power, for the perception of intentions which the sense does not perceive.

From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint