absolutive

ab·so·lu·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-suh-loo-tiv]
- /ˌæb səˈlu tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-suh-loo-tiv]
- /ˌæb səˈlu tɪv/

Definitions of absolutive word

noun absolutive the grammatical case in an ergative language that is used for the direct object of a transitive verb and the subject of an intransitive verb 3
adjective absolutive designating, of, or in the case that is shared by the direct object of a transitive verb and the subject of an intransitive verb in an ergative language 3
adjective absolutive noting or pertaining to the grammatical case or inflectional form of the subject of an intransitive verb and the direct object of a transitive verb in an ergative language such as Inuit. 1
noun absolutive an absolutive form of a word in an ergative language. 1
noun absolutive the absolutive case. 1
noun absolutive (grammar) Of or pertaining to the grammatical case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action. 1

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Origin of absolutive

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; absolut(e) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Absolutive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Absolutive

absolutive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

absolutive usage trend in Literature

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