dative

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

The English word “dative” has 8 meanings listed here.

adjective

Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.
Given in advance; not needed to be calculated.

From Latin datīvus (“appropriate for giving”), itself from datus (the past participle of dō (“to give”)) + -īvus (“-ive”).

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