observative
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of observative
First recorded in 1600–10; Latin observāt(us) “watched” (past participle of observāre “to watch, regard, attend to”; see observe ( def. )) + -ive ( def. )
Example Sentences
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If therefore the science of astronomy be more especially an observative science, that which it does not and cannot observe, must be for it as good as not existent.
From The Sun changes its position in space therefore it cannot be regarded as being "in a condition of rest" by Tischner, August
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