# approbative

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈæp.ɹəˌbeɪ.tɪv/

## Definitions
1. Expressing approval.
2. Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.

## Etymology
From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/approbative