Significative \Sig*nif"i*ca*tive\, a. [L. significativus: cf. F. significatif.]

1. Betokening or representing by an external sign. [1913 Webster]

The holy symbols or signs are not barely significative. --Brerewood. [1913 Webster]

2. Having signification or meaning; expressive of a meaning or purpose; significant. [1913 Webster]

Neither in the degrees of kindred they were destitute of significative words. --Camden. [1913 Webster] -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ly, adv. -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

significative adj : (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; "actions indicative of fear" [syn: indicative, indicatory, revelatory, suggestive]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Significative \Sig*nif"i*ca*tive\, a. [L. significativus: cf. F. significatif.]

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. -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ly, adv. -- Sig*nif"i*ca*tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)