Dativize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dativize is a verb meaning (transitive, grammar) To convert to a dative form.
Meaning
(transitive, grammar) To convert to a dative form.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, grammar) To be converted into a dative form.
Example Sentences
For example, very little can be concluded from the simple failure of a child to dativize a novel verb, because the failure may be attributable to a number of sources[…]
Word Forms
- dativizes
- dativizing
- dativized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include locativize, transitivize, substantivise, intransitivize, adjectivize, gerundize.
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