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Definition of partitive noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

partitive

noun
 
/ˈpɑːtətɪv/
 
/ˈpɑːrtətɪv/
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  1. a word or phrase that shows a part or quantity of something
    • In ‘a spoonful of sugar’, the word ‘spoonful’ is a partitive.
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