evaluative
UK: ɪˈvæljuətɪv | US: ɪˈvæljuˌeɪtɪv
adj. relating to or involving the assessment of value, quality, or significance
adj. (linguistics) expressing judgment or appraisal
The word "evaluative" stems from the verb "evaluate," which derives from French "évaluer" (to assess) and ultimately from Latin "valere" (to be strong, have worth). The suffix "-ive" (from Latin "-ivus") transforms it into an adjective, indicating a tendency or function. Thus, "evaluative" describes something that performs or relates to assessment, reflecting its Latin roots in measuring worth.
The teacher's feedback was highly evaluative, focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
This essay requires an evaluative approach to compare two theories.
Her tone became evaluative as she analyzed the project's success.
The report includes evaluative criteria for judging the competition entries.
In linguistics, some adjectives have an evaluative function, like "excellent" or "poor."