How to Pronounce Adversative

To pronounce "adversative", say ADV-ers-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ADV-ers-at-iv-e

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"adversative" has 5 syllables: adv-ers-at-iv-e.

What does adversative mean?

noun

  1. Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

adjective

  1. Expressing opposition or difference.
  2. Expressing adverse effect.

Related words

oppositivedisjunctiveadversiveadverseopponentantagonisticantagonisticalclashing

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How many syllables are in "adversative"?▾

"Adversative" has 5 syllables: adv · ers · at · iv · e.

What does "adversative" mean?▾

Adversative: Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

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