essive

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Etymology

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From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.

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essive (not comparable)

  1. (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
  2. (grammar, Indo-European linguistics) designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
    Synonym: stative
  3. (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.

Noun

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essive (plural essives)

  1. (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case.

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