endopassive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A verb with the form of a passive voice construction, but indicating the state of, or an action toward something other than its subject.
adj
  1. Having passive form while predicating about something other than the subject of the passive voice construction.
  2. Being or relating to an endopassive.

Word forms

endopassive endopassives

Etymology

From endo- + passive.

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