significatives
Syllables
si-gni-fi-ca-ti-ves
Pronunciation
/si.ɲi.fi.ka.tiv/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
signi- + fic- + -atives
The French adjective 'significatives' is syllabified as si-gni-fi-ca-ti-ves, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel-based division and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's morphology is rooted in Latin.
Definitions
- 1
Having significance; important; meaningful.
Significant
“Les données significatives”
“Des contributions significatives”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-tives') in standard French pronunciation.
Syllables
si — Open syllable, vowel-initial. gni — Covered syllable, nasal vowel. fi — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ka — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ti — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ves — Closed syllable, consonant-final
Word Parts
signi-
Latin *signum* - meaning 'sign, mark'. Contributes to the core meaning of 'meaning' or 'significance'.
fic-
Latin *facere* - meaning 'to make, to do'. Forms part of the root relating to making something meaningful.
-atives
Latin *-ativus*. Adjectival suffix, indicating quality or characteristic.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables when possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between vowels.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final 's' is subject to liaison.
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