What does depictive mean?
Depictive means Of or pertaining to depiction..
Depictive
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to depiction..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or pertaining to depiction.
- (grammar) A grammatical construction that indicates the state of a noun in relation to the action of a verb.
Example Sentences
In this chapter, I address both the semantics of the Case-marking opposition in depictives in the East Slavic languages and also the syntax of depictive secondary predication in general.
Synonyms for depictive
Antonyms for depictive
Related Words
Word Forms
- depictives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for depictive?
Common synonyms include representational, delineative.
What is the opposite of depictive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use depictive in a sentence?
In this chapter, I address both the semantics of the Case-marking opposition in depictives in the East Slavic languages and also the syntax of depictive secondary predication in general.
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