What does exoactive mean?
Exoactive means (grammar) Being or relating to a kind of verb whose action is directed outward from the subject..
Exoactive
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(grammar) Being or relating to a kind of verb whose action is directed outward from the subject..
Example Sentences
'Endoactive' is similar to the 'middle voice' in some IE languages: the action was conceived as operating in or on the subject; in the exoactive, the verbal action was directed outward from the subject (R.L. Palmer, The Latin Language, 1987: 262).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for exoactive?
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What is the opposite of exoactive?
Possible antonyms include endoactive.
How do you use exoactive in a sentence?
'Endoactive' is similar to the 'middle voice' in some IE languages: the action was conceived as operating in or on the subject; in the exoactive, the verbal action was directed outward from the subject (R.L. Palmer, The Latin Language, 1987: 262).
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