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ob·li·ga·tive
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌgād.iv\ adjective
Etymology: Latin obligatus (past participle of obligare to oblige) + English -ive
1. : entailing an obligation : obligatory
< an obligative contract >
2. : obligate 1b
3.
a. : characterized by or relating to the obligative mood
b. : containing a form in the obligative mood |