separative

• 形容词，指具有分离、分开或造成隔阂、分裂倾向的；在现代英语中较少使用。

An adjective describing something that tends to separate or cause division; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Dividing or separatingC1formal

   Serving to separate or divide something into distinct parts.

   分离的

   • The separative function of the membrane is crucial in biology.
   • A separative clause in the contract divided the assets.
   • The separative force of the wedge split the log in two.

   同义词disjunctivedivisivepartitioningschismatic

   反义词combining

2. Grammatical accent (Hebrew)C2formal

   In Hebrew orthography, an accent mark indicating that the word is rhythmically and grammatically separated from the following word.

   分隔重音（希伯来文）

   • The separative accent in the verse changes the reading of the text.
   • Scholars study the separative marks to understand biblical prosody.
   • A separative accent indicates a pause in the chant.

   同义词disjunctive

3. Referring to each member individuallyC2formal

   Describing a word that refers singly and without exception to each member of a group.

   逐一指称的

   • The word 'each' has a separative function in the sentence.
   • A separative pronoun distinguishes individual members from the collective.
   • In logic, a separative term applies to every element of a set.

   同义词distributive

   反义词collectivecommonjointsharedunited