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- [uh-kyoo-zuh-tiv]
- /əˈkyu zə tɪv/
- /əˈkjuː.zə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kyoo-zuh-tiv]
- /əˈkyu zə tɪv/
Definitions of accusative word
- singular noun accusative In the grammar of some languages, the accusative, or the accusative case, is the case used for a noun when it is the direct object of a verb, or the object of some prepositions. In English, only the pronouns 'me', 'him', 'her', 'us', and 'them' are in the accusative. Compare nominative. 3
- adjective accusative denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in inflected languages that is used to identify the direct object of a finite verb, of certain prepositions, and for certain other purposes 3
- noun accusative the accusative case 3
- noun accusative a word or speech element in the accusative case 3
- adjective accusative designating, of, or in the case of the direct object of a finite verb 3
- abbreviation ACCUSATIVE accusatory 3
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Origin of accusative
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin accūsātīvus, equivalent to ac- ac- + -cūsātīvus, combining form of causātīvus (see causative) a loan-translation of Greek aitiatikḗ, in the sense of pointing to the origin or cause, accusing)
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Parts of speech for Accusative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
accusative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
accusative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for accusative
noun accusative
- objective — something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; the objective of a fund-raising drive.
- objective case — objective (def 2a).
adjective accusative
- accusatory — An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism.
- accusing — If you look at someone with an accusing expression or speak to them in an accusing tone of voice, you are showing that you think they have done something wrong.
- inculpatory — to charge with fault; blame; accuse.
- accusive — Accusative.
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