I. ˈēləd.iv, ˈel- adjective
Etymology: Latin elatus + English -ive
of a grammatical case : denoting motion away from
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin elatus + English -ive
1. linguistics : the absolute superlative
2.
[ elative (I) ]
a. : the elative case of a language
b. : a form in the elative case