The meaning of DECLARATIVE is making a declaration : declaratory. How to use declarative in a sentence.

She phrased her answer as a declarative: "There is no alternative." Declaratives can in effect convey questions, for example: "I want to know your name."

DECLARATIVE definition: serving to declare, make known, or explain. See examples of declarative used in a sentence.

Definition of declarative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Of, relating to, or being an element or construction used to make a statement. A declarative sentence.

1. Serving to declare or state. 2. Of, relating to, or being an element or construction used to make a statement: a declarative sentence.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word declarative, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement, e.g., 'I like cheese.' A declarative sentence does not give an order ('Pass the cheese.') or ask a question ('Do you like cheese?').

A declarative sentence states a fact. This word can be used to describe any action or speech that makes a statement. "I love the Red Sox!" is a declarative sentence — you're claiming or …

(dɪˈklærətɪv) adjective serving to declare, make known, or explain a declarative statement Also: declaratory (dɪˈklærəˌtɔri, -ˌtouri)