ablative

/ˈablətˌɪv/

/ˈæblətˌɪv/

Ablative

(grammar) a specific form of a pronoun, adjective, or noun that is used to show by what means or by whom an action is done or to indicate the source of the action, found in some languages such as Latin or Sanskrit

synonyms : ablative case

ablative

[ADJECTIVE]

(grammar) referring to or having the form of a pronoun, adjective, or noun that is used to show by what means or by whom an action is done or to indicate the source of the action, found in some languages such as Latin or Sanskrit

tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature

Examples

1. And thirdly, ablative systems ensure ease of production.

2. First, we we could do an ablative analysis.

3. and then this is just the ablative heat shield

4. Like, early capsules used ablative heat shields that were designed to vaporize in the atmosphere, carrying heat away from the crew inside.