generative
[ jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv ]
/ ˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv /
adjective
capable of producing or creating.
pertaining to the production of offspring.
Linguistics.
- of or relating to generative grammar.
- using rules to generate surface forms from underlying, abstract forms.
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generative
/ (ˈdʒɛnərətɪv) /
adjective
of or relating to the production of offspring, parts, etca generative cell
capable of producing or originating
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Medical definitions for generative
generative
[ jĕn′ər-ə-tĭv, -ə-rā′- ]
adj.
Having the ability to originate, produce, or procreate.
Of or relating to the production of offspring.
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