Collocative

/kəˈlɒkətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of collocation; tending to occur together with other words.

Etymology

From 'collocate' + -ive suffix, meaning 'tending to' or 'relating to.' A linguistic adjective formed in English.

Kelly Says

The word 'brood' has collocative meanings—when paired with 'dark' or 'deep' it means 'to think moodily,' but with 'hen' it literally means 'eggs being incubated.'

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