Factitive
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfæktɪtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Factitive is an adjective meaning (linguistics, of a verb, rare, catachresis) Factive.
Meaning
(linguistics, of a verb, rare, catachresis) Factive.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, of a verb) Taking a complement that expresses a result along with a direct object, or inherently implying a complement; or synonymous with causative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comitative, copulative, annexive, complemental, concomitant, conjunctive.
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