Associations to the word «Essive»

Wiktionary

ESSIVE, adjective. (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity
ESSIVE, adjective. (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.
ESSIVE, noun. (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case
ESSIVE CASE, noun. (grammar) Noun case used to indicate a temporary state of being, such as the site of an action or the time at which it took place.
ESSIVE CASES, noun. Plural of essive case

Wise words

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