Difference between Copula and Copulative

What is the difference between Copula and Copulative?

Copula as a noun is a word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial); it serves to unite (or associate) the subject with the predicate. (e.g. be). while Copulative as an adjective is of or pertaining to copulation

Copula

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial); it serves to unite (or associate) the subject with the predicate. (e.g. be). A function that represents the association between two or more variables, independent of the individual marginal distributions of the variables. (grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

Copulative

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to copulationthat acts as a copulathat connects the subject of a clause with its complement

We hope you now know whether to use Copula or Copulative in your sentence.

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