Definition of "declarative" in English

adjective

1. Serving to declare; having the quality of a declaration.

2. (grammar, of a verb, sentence, or mood) Expressing truth.

3. (programming) That declares a construct.

4. (programming) A way of programming that is most akin to just stating what is wanted, rather than having to describe how to do it. Declarative programming

noun

1. Synonym of declaration (declarative statement)

2. (Ithkuil linguistics) Illocution: a “performative” statement which. by its utterance/publication, creates a change of state (at least psychologically) for the addressees (i.e., a declaration, announcement, edict, etc.)