ablatives >> /ˈablətɪv/
Definition: [noun] A word in the ablative case.
Example: I don't see why the word couldn't be used for hairless, though I'll admit it might be more usual to have an ablative of respect in there somewhere.
Definition: [adjective] Denoting a case (especially in Latin) of nouns and pronouns and words in grammatical agreement with them indicating an agent, instrument, or source, expressed by ‘by’, ‘with’, or ‘from’ in English.
Example: Indeed, the nominal part of this prepositional phrase is not in the nominative case; sub governs the ablative case.
Definition: [adjective] (of surgical treatment) involving ablation.
Example: all nine patients were treated by ablative surgery
Definition: [adjective] Relating to or subject to ablation through melting or evaporation.
Example: the spacecraft's ablative heat shield