Definition

Connected to the act of adding notes or comments to a text to explain or clarify it.

Example

The annotative features of the software help users understand complex texts better.

Conversation

I just started using an annotative app for my reading assignments.

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

It lets me highlight text and add annotative notes directly on the page.

Nice! That should help you remember important points better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annotative → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "notare" (meaning to mark). The word describes something that is intended to mark or add notes to a text.

Memory Tip

Think of adding notes ('ad-' means to) to something you want to mark ('notare' means to mark). This helps you remember that 'annotative' relates to marking or adding notes.

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