SIGNIFICATIVE

a.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Betokening or representing by an external sign. The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative. Brerewood.

2.
a.

Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning or purpose; significant. Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of significative words. Camden. -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ly, adv. -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ness, n.