English Explanatory Dictionary

essive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
  2. designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
  3. indicating a temporary state of being.
noun
  1. the essive case, or a word in that case.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-essive.wav

Word forms

essive essives

Etymology

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

Synonyms

stative

Related words

fientive factitive

Derived words

antessive exessive postessive adessive essive-formal essive-modal inessive superessive
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