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Observative (adj) means Careful to notice things; watchful.

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Careful to notice things; watchful.

Relating to the act of watching or noticing something.

(linguistics) Relating to a statement that reports something the speaker has noticed.

"As the examples in (653) illustrate, this does not only involve utterances that may be understood as answers to questions (cf. (653a)), but also short observative statements as the ones in (653b), that occurred in a picture description." — Knut J. Olawsky, A Grammar of Urarina (2011)

"Nevertheless, even Quine, one of the strongest enemies of the distinction between observation and theory, maintains that it is possible to characterise observative sentences." — Claudio Garola, Arcangelo Rossi (2000)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of observative?

"observative" (adj) means careful to notice things; watchful.

What are the different meanings of observative?

"observative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Careful to notice things; watchful; 2. Relating to the act of watching or noticing something; 3. (linguistics) Relating to a statement that reports something the speaker has noticed.