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adj
of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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adj
designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: Indo-European linguistics
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: stative
Antonyms: none provided
adj
indicating a temporary state of being.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, rare
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noun
the essive case, or a word in that case.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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History
From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
