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Germative

Noun (Linguistics)

A grammatical case that denotes possession or origin of something in certain languages.

Sample sentence: In German, the germative case indicates possession, similar to the English genitive case.

Noun (Biology)

A harmful microorganism, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus, that can cause diseases in plants, animals, or humans.

Sample sentence: The doctor identified the germative responsible for the patient's illness and prescribed the appropriate medication.

Adjective

Having the ability to generate or produce growth.

Sample sentence: Certain fertilizers contain germative properties that enhance the growth of plants.