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exclamative

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

In the form of an exclamation; exclamatory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A clause type used to make an exclamation, such as "What a mess they made!" or "How stupid I was!"

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

Ellipsis of exclamative marker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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History

Etymology

Compare French exclamatif.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: wykrzyknikowy — Translations
  • Spanish: exclamativo — Translations
  • Polish: wykrzyknienie — Translations
  • Spanish: exclamativo — Translations