moderative

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English

Etymology

From moderate +‎ -ive.

Adjective

moderative (not comparable)

  1. Serving to moderate something.
  2. (grammar) Expressing the idea of a little, now and then, etc.

German

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Adjective

moderative

  1. inflection of moderativ:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular