discretiveadj.n.

Brit.

/dᵻˈskriːtɪv/, U.S.

/dᵻˈskridɪv/

Forms: late Middle English–1500s discretyue, 1500s–1600s discretiue, 1500s– discretive.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin discretivus.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin discretivus serving to distinguish (4th cent. with reference to certain conjunctions, 5th or 6th cent. in Priscian with reference to certain pronouns), separative (5th or 6th cent. in Priscian with reference to certain verbs and adverbs), discriminative (frequently from 12th cent. in British sources) < classical Latin discrēt- , past participial stem of discernere discern v. + -īvus -ive suffix. Compare Middle French discretif, French discrétif (adjective) separative (c1450–1500), Italian discretivo (1304–8).

A. adj.

1. Characterized by separation; separative. Cf. disjunctive adj. 1. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > [adjective] > tending to separate or cause separation

discretivec1425

separative1592

c1425 tr. J. Arderne Treat. Fistula (Sloane 6) (1910) 57 (MED) Emeroidez ar caused of malencolious blode..which blode, forsoþ, for his yuel qualite and odious to nature, discretyue vertu enforceþ for to cast out to þe helpyng of al þe body.

a1648 G. Gillespie Treat. Misc. Questions (1649) xiv. 182 Distinguish between a confederacy, which is more discretive, and discriminative and a confederacy which is more unitive.

1660 T. Stanley Hist. Philos. III. i. 151 He held that there are four Elements, Fire, Aire, Water, Earth; and two principall powers, Amity and Discord; one unitive, the other discretive.

1836 I. Taylor Physical Theory Another Life iv. 56 Mind, incorporate,..thus lives..by its own discretive act.

1929 Musical Q. 15 622 In its common manifestations jazz is riot, incoördination, incoherence... Sir Henry Coward seems to have noticed this discretive aspect of jazz.

2001 A. Batyaeva & S. Aukutsionek in A. Kuznetsov Russ. Corporations 6 Capital investments of a company never represent a continuous flow... Rather, they exist in the form of a discretive process usually incorporating large periods of inactivity.

†2. That observes or notes a distinction or difference, that discerns; (also) serving to distinguish or differentiate, differentiating. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > relationship > difference > [adjective] > differentiating or distinctive

discretive?1490

differencing1603

differential1615

specificative1641

discriminating1642

discriminative1646

specializing1701

differentiating1794

diacritical1857

?1490 tr. Gouernayle of Helthe sig. Av So ben there iij. myndely vertues, that ys to saye Imagynatyf dyscretyfe and memoratyfe.

1601 J. Deacon & J. Walker Dialogicall Disc. Spirits & Diuels To Rdr. 8 Not hauing vpon them some discretiue stampe or discerning censure.

a1631 J. Donne Serm. (1958) IX. 86 I have a Power to Judge; a judiciary, a discretive power; a power to discerne between a naturall accident, and a Judgement of God.

1669 T. Gale Court of Gentiles: Pt. I i. x. 62 A name is an instructive and discretive instrument of the essence.

1781 M. Sherlock Lett. Several Subj. I. xxvii. 206 I question very much if his discretive faculties will be found to be stronger than her's.

1803 W. Taylor in Monthly Mag. 14 487/2 Such sub-division is neither discretive nor exhaustive.

1823 G. S. Faber Treat. Christian Dispensations II. iii. iii. 388 Grounds on which the Socinians assume the title of rational Christians as a specifically discretive appellation.

3. Grammar and Logic. Of a conjunction: indicating an alternative; expressing opposition or antithesis; adversative. Also (of a proposition, sentence, etc.): containing such a conjunction; involving a contrast or antithesis; disjunctive. Cf. earlier sense B. 2. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > logic > logical proposition > [adjective] > disjunctive

discretive1542

disjunctive1587

disjunct1608

discrete1628

subdisjunctive1656

hypothetico-disjunctivea1856

the mind > language > linguistics > study of grammar > a part of speech > conjunction > [adjective] > disjunctive

discretive1542

segregative1588

discrete1628

disjunctive1628

disconnective1824

separative1888

1542 T. Elyot Bibliotheca Autem, a coniunction discretiue, whiche is neuer put in the fyrste place, but in the seconde. It signifieth but.

1584 D. Fenner Artes of Logike & Rethorike ii. ii. sig. C2^v A seuering or segregatiue axiome is, whose couple of coniunction is seuering, and therefore it is fittest to dispose the disagreeable argumentes. It is eyther: Discerning, or discretiue. Disioyning, or disiunctive.

1611 G. Downame Def. Serm. Consecr. Bishop of Bath i. ii. 30 I answere in a discretiue sentence, granting the antecedent, but denying the consequence.

1690 J. Locke Ess. Humane Understanding iii. vii. 229 But is a Particle,..and he that says it is a discretive Conjunction,..thinks he has sufficiently explained it.

1725 I. Watts Logick ii. ii. 266 This Discretive Proposition, Job was patient, though his Grief was great, is deny'd by saying, Job was not patient, though his Grief was great: or, Job was patient, but his Grief was not great: or, Job was not patient, nor was his Grief great.

1753 S. Shuckford Creation & Fall of Man iii. 43 It is not here a discretive Particle, disjoining and distinguishing two Parts of one Period; but it is illative.

1823 G. S. Faber Treat. Christian Dispensations II. iii. iii. 389 The word only, as I have just observed, is no doubt discretive.

1891 J. Welton Man. Logic I. ii. i. 192 Discretive Propositions, where two affirmative propositions are connected by an adversative conjunction.

1908 R. W. Macan Herodotus I. i. 73/2 Καί, ‘and’ = ‘or’: a discretive conjunction.

†B. n.

1. A distinction; a means by which something may be distinguished or discerned. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > relationship > difference > [noun] > a difference or distinction

shedc950

diversityc1340

differencea1382

differencea1393

severance1422

distinction1435

discretivec1487

differing1528

unlikeness1561

distinguishment1592

fork1639

discrimen1644

misresemblancea1693

bright line1842

the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > instance of

differencea1382

discretivec1487

discrimination1621

discriminance1642

sizeism1971

c1487 J. Skelton in tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica Interpretatio 2 For where-as excercise of doctryne is surrendred, ne where ther is no discretyue ne difference bytwene wysedom & folye,..thenne of necessite this sequele ensieweth.

c1487 J. Skelton tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica iv. 285 This opynyon of philosophiers, sumwhat diffuse by a commen discretive to be apparceived, requyreth an exquysite deliberation for the apprehensive of the conclusion.

2. Grammar and Logic. A conjunction (e.g. but, yet), proposition, axiom, etc., that expresses opposition or antithesis. Cf. adversative n., disjunctive n. 1, 2. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > logic > logical proposition > [noun] > disjunctive or alternative proposition

discretivec1525

disjunctive1533

disjunction1588

alternant1790

alternation1883

partitive judgement1895

disjunct1921

the mind > language > linguistics > study of grammar > a part of speech > conjunction > [noun] > disjunctive

discretivec1525

disjunctive1528

c1525 T. Linacre Rudimenta Grammatices sig. d4^v Of coniunctions, some be copulatyues... Some discretyues, as sed, quidem, autem, uero, at, ast.

1585 tr. P. de La Ramée Lat. Gram. iii. iv. 105 Of discretives onely these following are put before, ast, at, extraquam,..quanquam.

1612 J. Brinsley Posing of Parts f. 24^v Discretiues by which the parts are lightly Seuered.

1650 Exercitation conc. Usurped Powers 19 Joyning them together with the copulative (and) and not using the discretive (or).

1725 I. Watts Logick ii. ii. §6 All compound propositions, except copulatives and discretives, are properly denied or contradicted when the negation affects their conjunctive particles.

1767 W. Ward Gram. Eng. Lang. i. 77 The Sentence that has the Discretive before it expresses something that looks like an Exception to what might be expected or concluded from Circumstances.

1850 H. H. Munro Man. Logic iv. 184 Adversative propositions are sometimes called discretives.

3. A distinguishing or differentiating phrase or concept. Obsolete. rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > communication > indication > that which identifies or distinguishes > [noun]

tokenc1000

distinctionc1374

differencea1398

signeta1425

knowledge?c1475

smell?a1505

markc1522

badge1529

note1583

impress1590

monument1590

type1595

stamp1600

pressure1604

mintage1612

criterion1613

impressa1628

differencer1633

lineament1638

mole1644

discrimination1646

tessera1647

diagnostic1651

monumental1657

discretive1660

signate1662

footmark1666

trait1752

memorandum1766

fingerprint1792

insignia1796

identifier1807

designative1824

cachet1840

differentiator1854

tanga1867

trademark1869

signature1873

totem1875

differential1883

earmarkings1888

paw print1894

discriminator1943

ident1952

1660 Z. Crofton Αναληψις Ανεληϕθη 2 His universal discretive, ‘All Episcopacy’.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	discretive
释义	discretiveadj.n. Brit. /dᵻˈskriːtɪv/, U.S. /dᵻˈskridɪv/ Forms: late Middle English–1500s discretyue, 1500s–1600s discretiue, 1500s– discretive. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin discretivus. Etymology: < post-classical Latin discretivus serving to distinguish (4th cent. with reference to certain conjunctions, 5th or 6th cent. in Priscian with reference to certain pronouns), separative (5th or 6th cent. in Priscian with reference to certain verbs and adverbs), discriminative (frequently from 12th cent. in British sources) < classical Latin discrēt- , past participial stem of discernere discern v. + -īvus -ive suffix. Compare Middle French discretif, French discrétif (adjective) separative (c1450–1500), Italian discretivo (1304–8). A. adj. 1. Characterized by separation; separative. Cf. disjunctive adj. 1. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > [adjective] > tending to separate or cause separation discretivec1425 separative1592 c1425 tr. J. Arderne Treat. Fistula (Sloane 6) (1910) 57 (MED) Emeroidez ar caused of malencolious blode..which blode, forsoþ, for his yuel qualite and odious to nature, discretyue vertu enforceþ for to cast out to þe helpyng of al þe body. a1648 G. Gillespie Treat. Misc. Questions (1649) xiv. 182 Distinguish between a confederacy, which is more discretive, and discriminative and a confederacy which is more unitive. 1660 T. Stanley Hist. Philos. III. i. 151 He held that there are four Elements, Fire, Aire, Water, Earth; and two principall powers, Amity and Discord; one unitive, the other discretive. 1836 I. Taylor Physical Theory Another Life iv. 56 Mind, incorporate,..thus lives..by its own discretive act. 1929 Musical Q. 15 622 In its common manifestations jazz is riot, incoördination, incoherence... Sir Henry Coward seems to have noticed this discretive aspect of jazz. 2001 A. Batyaeva & S. Aukutsionek in A. Kuznetsov Russ. Corporations 6 Capital investments of a company never represent a continuous flow... Rather, they exist in the form of a discretive process usually incorporating large periods of inactivity. †2. That observes or notes a distinction or difference, that discerns; (also) serving to distinguish or differentiate, differentiating. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > difference > [adjective] > differentiating or distinctive discretive?1490 differencing1603 differential1615 specificative1641 discriminating1642 discriminative1646 specializing1701 differentiating1794 diacritical1857 ?1490 tr. Gouernayle of Helthe sig. Av So ben there iij. myndely vertues, that ys to saye Imagynatyf dyscretyfe and memoratyfe. 1601 J. Deacon & J. Walker Dialogicall Disc. Spirits & Diuels To Rdr. 8 Not hauing vpon them some discretiue stampe or discerning censure. a1631 J. Donne Serm. (1958) IX. 86 I have a Power to Judge; a judiciary, a discretive power; a power to discerne between a naturall accident, and a Judgement of God. 1669 T. Gale Court of Gentiles: Pt. I i. x. 62 A name is an instructive and discretive instrument of the essence. 1781 M. Sherlock Lett. Several Subj. I. xxvii. 206 I question very much if his discretive faculties will be found to be stronger than her's. 1803 W. Taylor in Monthly Mag. 14 487/2 Such sub-division is neither discretive nor exhaustive. 1823 G. S. Faber Treat. Christian Dispensations II. iii. iii. 388 Grounds on which the Socinians assume the title of rational Christians as a specifically discretive appellation. 3. Grammar and Logic. Of a conjunction: indicating an alternative; expressing opposition or antithesis; adversative. Also (of a proposition, sentence, etc.): containing such a conjunction; involving a contrast or antithesis; disjunctive. Cf. earlier sense B. 2. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > logic > logical proposition > [adjective] > disjunctive discretive1542 disjunctive1587 disjunct1608 discrete1628 subdisjunctive1656 hypothetico-disjunctivea1856 the mind > language > linguistics > study of grammar > a part of speech > conjunction > [adjective] > disjunctive discretive1542 segregative1588 discrete1628 disjunctive1628 disconnective1824 separative1888 1542 T. Elyot Bibliotheca Autem, a coniunction discretiue, whiche is neuer put in the fyrste place, but in the seconde. It signifieth but. 1584 D. Fenner Artes of Logike & Rethorike ii. ii. sig. C2^v A seuering or segregatiue axiome is, whose couple of coniunction is seuering, and therefore it is fittest to dispose the disagreeable argumentes. It is eyther: Discerning, or discretiue. Disioyning, or disiunctive. 1611 G. Downame Def. Serm. Consecr. Bishop of Bath i. ii. 30 I answere in a discretiue sentence, granting the antecedent, but denying the consequence. 1690 J. Locke Ess. Humane Understanding iii. vii. 229 But is a Particle,..and he that says it is a discretive Conjunction,..thinks he has sufficiently explained it. 1725 I. Watts Logick ii. ii. 266 This Discretive Proposition, Job was patient, though his Grief was great, is deny'd by saying, Job was not patient, though his Grief was great: or, Job was patient, but his Grief was not great: or, Job was not patient, nor was his Grief great. 1753 S. Shuckford Creation & Fall of Man iii. 43 It is not here a discretive Particle, disjoining and distinguishing two Parts of one Period; but it is illative. 1823 G. S. Faber Treat. Christian Dispensations II. iii. iii. 389 The word only, as I have just observed, is no doubt discretive. 1891 J. Welton Man. Logic I. ii. i. 192 Discretive Propositions, where two affirmative propositions are connected by an adversative conjunction. 1908 R. W. Macan Herodotus I. i. 73/2 Καί, ‘and’ = ‘or’: a discretive conjunction. †B. n. 1. A distinction; a means by which something may be distinguished or discerned. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > difference > [noun] > a difference or distinction shedc950 diversityc1340 differencea1382 differencea1393 severance1422 distinction1435 discretivec1487 differing1528 unlikeness1561 distinguishment1592 fork1639 discrimen1644 misresemblancea1693 bright line1842 the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > instance of differencea1382 discretivec1487 discrimination1621 discriminance1642 sizeism1971 c1487 J. Skelton in tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica Interpretatio 2 For where-as excercise of doctryne is surrendred, ne where ther is no discretyue ne difference bytwene wysedom & folye,..thenne of necessite this sequele ensieweth. c1487 J. Skelton tr. Diodorus Siculus Bibliotheca Historica iv. 285 This opynyon of philosophiers, sumwhat diffuse by a commen discretive to be apparceived, requyreth an exquysite deliberation for the apprehensive of the conclusion. 2. Grammar and Logic. A conjunction (e.g. but, yet), proposition, axiom, etc., that expresses opposition or antithesis. Cf. adversative n., disjunctive n. 1, 2. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > philosophy > logic > logical proposition > [noun] > disjunctive or alternative proposition discretivec1525 disjunctive1533 disjunction1588 alternant1790 alternation1883 partitive judgement1895 disjunct1921 the mind > language > linguistics > study of grammar > a part of speech > conjunction > [noun] > disjunctive discretivec1525 disjunctive1528 c1525 T. Linacre Rudimenta Grammatices sig. d4^v Of coniunctions, some be copulatyues... Some discretyues, as sed, quidem, autem, uero, at, ast. 1585 tr. P. de La Ramée Lat. Gram. iii. iv. 105 Of discretives onely these following are put before, ast, at, extraquam,..quanquam. 1612 J. Brinsley Posing of Parts f. 24^v Discretiues by which the parts are lightly Seuered. 1650 Exercitation conc. Usurped Powers 19 Joyning them together with the copulative (and) and not using the discretive (or). 1725 I. Watts Logick ii. ii. §6 All compound propositions, except copulatives and discretives, are properly denied or contradicted when the negation affects their conjunctive particles. 1767 W. Ward Gram. Eng. Lang. i. 77 The Sentence that has the Discretive before it expresses something that looks like an Exception to what might be expected or concluded from Circumstances. 1850 H. H. Munro Man. Logic iv. 184 Adversative propositions are sometimes called discretives. 3. A distinguishing or differentiating phrase or concept. Obsolete. rare. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > that which identifies or distinguishes > [noun] tokenc1000 distinctionc1374 differencea1398 signeta1425 knowledge?c1475 smell?a1505 markc1522 badge1529 note1583 impress1590 monument1590 type1595 stamp1600 pressure1604 mintage1612 criterion1613 impressa1628 differencer1633 lineament1638 mole1644 discrimination1646 tessera1647 diagnostic1651 monumental1657 discretive1660 signate1662 footmark1666 trait1752 memorandum1766 fingerprint1792 insignia1796 identifier1807 designative1824 cachet1840 differentiator1854 tanga1867 trademark1869 signature1873 totem1875 differential1883 earmarkings1888 paw print1894 discriminator1943 ident1952 1660 Z. Crofton Αναληψις Ανεληϕθη 2 His universal discretive, ‘All Episcopacy’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.c1425
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