donative /ˈdəʊnətɪv/noun 2adjective 1forms 3 noun2 •A gift; a largess; a gratuity.Romans […]were[…] entertain'd with public shows and donatives. — 1693 •A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders. adjective1 •Being or relating to a donation. formsdonatives · more donative · most donative