approbative.
Expressing approval.
Meaning & usage
Expressing approval.
approbative criticism
Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
Seeking approval; placing great value on others' opinions of oneself.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
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