essive
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
essive (not comparable)
- (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
- (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.
Noun[edit]
essive (plural essives)
- (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
the essive case
Anagrams[edit]
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