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declarative

/dɪˈklær.ə.tɪv/
de · clar · a · tive

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Plural:declaratives
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declarative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of the nature of or making a declaration; in grammar, denoting a sentence or clause that states a fact or opinion rather than asking a question or giving a command.

Example

"The teacher asked the students to rewrite each interrogative question as a clear declarative sentence."


2

In computing, denoting a programming paradigm or language that expresses the logic and desired outcome of a computation without specifying its step-by-step control flow.

Example

"SQL is a declarative language that allows developers to specify what data they want to retrieve rather than how to search for it."


3

In psychology, relating to memory that consists of facts, events, and knowledge that can be consciously recalled and verbally stated.

Example

"Remembering historical dates and capital cities relies heavily on declarative memory."

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• noun

1

A declarative sentence, clause, or statement that conveys information or asserts a fact.

Example

"In English syntax, a simple declarative typically places the subject before the verb."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Middle French déclaratif or directly from Late Latin declarativus, derived from Latin declarare ('to make clear, announce').

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