a. Obs. rare–1. [f. ELEMENTATE ppl. a. + -IVE.] Of the nature of mere passive matter, inorganic.
1477. Norton, Ordin. Alch., i. in Ashm. (1652), 20. Where Mettalls be only Elementative, Having noe seede, nether feeling of life.
a. Obs. rare–1. [f. ELEMENTATE ppl. a. + -IVE.] Of the nature of mere passive matter, inorganic.
1477. Norton, Ordin. Alch., i. in Ashm. (1652), 20. Where Mettalls be only Elementative, Having noe seede, nether feeling of life.
