privative

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But Dr Bhar, a cosmetic surgeon who runs a privative clinic in Harley Street London, disagrees with the ban.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2022

E: as prefix, is privative and means without.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

It is French influence which has disguised it in such words as affray, amend, escape, escheat, essay, &c.—Ex- has a privative sense in ex-emperor, ex-mayor.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

This result was seen, though not clearly, by Dr. Thompson, who indicated the proper relation of the members of the formula as a positive and a privative.

From The Religious Sentiment Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and Philosophy of Religion by Brinton, Daniel Garrison

Wherefore others said that by Circumcision grace is conferred, as to the privative effects of sin, but not as to its positive effects.

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint