ABLATIVE
Scrabble letter values: A1B3L1A1T1I1V4E1 = 13
Definition
- noun the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb. — synonyms: ablative_case
- adjective relating to the ablative case.
- adjective tending to ablate.
Examples
- “i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature”
- “ablative material on a rocket cone”