Partitive determiner
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British pronunciation/pˈɑːtɪtˌɪv dɪtˈɜːmɪnə/
American pronunciation/pˈɑːɹɾɪtˌɪv dɪtˈɜːmɪnɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "partitive determiner"

Partitive determiner
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a specific type of determiner used to express a partial or indefinite quantity of something, indicating an unknown or unspecified portion

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What is a "partitive determiner"?

A partitive determiner is a word that indicates a part or portion of a whole, specifying a subset of a larger group or quantity. Common partitive determiners include "some," "any," "a portion of," and "a piece of." For example, in the phrase "some of the cake," the determiner "some" indicates a specific part of the whole cake. Partitive determiners help to clarify the relationship between the part and the whole, making communication more specific and precise regarding quantities or subsets.

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