I. ˈiləd.iv, ə̇ˈlād.iv noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin illativum conclusion, from neuter of illativus
1.
a. : a word (as therefore ) or phrase (as as a consequence ) expressing the formation of or introducing an inference
b. : illation 2
2.
[Latin illat us + English -ive ]
a. : a grammatical case used in some languages (as Hungarian) that expresses a relationship of motion into or direction toward
b. : a word having the inflection of this case
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin illativus, from Latin illatus + -ivus -ive
1.
a. : expressing the formation of or introducing an inference
an illative conjunction
b. : having the nature of, dependent on the use of, or arrived at by inference
an illative conclusion
illative reasoning
the illative relation between what is asserted in two or more propositions — M.R.Cohen
c. : of or relating to inference : marked by the use of or by ability in drawing an inference
the illative faculty of the human mind
2.
[Latin illat us + English -ive ]
: of, relating to, or having the nature of an illative
an illative case ending
• il·la·tive·ly -d.ə̇vlē adverb