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English
Etymology
From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛsɪv/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -ɛsɪv
Adjective
essive (not comparable)
- (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
- (grammar, Indo-European linguistics) designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
- Synonym: stative
- (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.
Derived terms
Noun
essive (plural essives)
- (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case.
Derived terms
Translations
the essive case
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