pronunciative adjective4 •Of or relating to pronunciation.The letter y has the same pronunciative value as i, and can always be substituted by i. — 1934 •Pertaining to making pronouncements; declamatory.Such a judge is not an authoritative judge, but pronunciative only; neither can he make law, but declare it, without any negative voice. — 1844 •The mood of a verb that implies a pronouncement or assertion. •(no longer used) Uttering confidently; dogmatical. formsmore pronunciative · most pronunciative