Of the nature of, or characterized by, assertion; declaratory, affirmative; positive, dogmatic.

That gives affirmation or makes an assertion; affirmative, assertive. Frequently with of.

With plural n. Different from one another; of different kinds or sorts. Predicative.

Characterized by laying down or setting forth; involving positive statement: cf. thesis, n. 3.

Of the nature of, or characterized by, assertion; assertive, affirmative.

= asseverative, adj.

Of, pertaining to, or characterized by asseveration.

= assertive, adj.

Grammar. Forming or having the function of a predicate; contained in the predicate; characterized by or indicative of predication (opposed to attrib…