ablative
ab-la-tive
adjective
Denoting a grammatical case indicating separation, source, or instrument.
"Latin often employs the ablative case."
noun
The grammatical case indicating separation, source, or instrument.
"The word 'domo' is an ablative form."
adjective
Relating to material removal by erosion, vaporisation, or melting.
"An ablative shield protects spacecraft."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: subtractive, ablative case