locative

[lok-uh-tiv] /ˈlɒk ə tɪv/
adjective
1.
(in certain inflected languages) noting a case whose distinctive function is to indicate place in or at which, as Latin domī “at home.”.
noun
2.
the locative case.
3.
a word in that case.
Origin
1795-1805; locate + -ive, on the model of vocative
Related forms
unlocative, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for locatives

locative

/ˈlɒkətɪv/
adjective
1.
(of a word or phrase) indicating place or direction
2.
denoting a case of nouns, etc, that refers to the place at which the action described by the verb occurs
noun
3.
  1. the locative case
  2. a word or speech element in this case
Word Origin
C19: locate + -ive, on the model of vocative
Word Origin and History for locatives

locative

n.

"grammatical case indicating place," 1804, from Latin locus "place" (see locus) on model of Latin vocativus "vocative," from vocatus, past participle of vocare "to call, summon." As an adjective by 1816.