1. Betokening or representing by an external sign. 'The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative.' (Brerewood) ... 2. Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning or purpose; significant. 'Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of significative words.' (Camden) Signif'icatively, Signif'icativeness. ... Origin: L... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Sig·nif'i·ca·tive adjective [ Latin significativus : confer French significatif .] 1. Betokening or representing by an external sign. « The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative .» Brerewood. 2. Having signification or meaning;... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/101