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transitive

 

[ หˆtrรฆnzษชtษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

grammar usage

In grammar, a transitive verb is one that requires one or more objects in a sentence to express a complete thought. This contrasts with intransitive verbs, which do not take objects. Transitive verbs can express actions that are directed toward someone or something. For example, in the sentence 'She kicked the ball', 'kicked' is a transitive verb because it has a direct object, 'the ball'. Understanding transitive verbs is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences.

Synonyms

object-taking, requirement.

Examples of usage

  • He reads the book.
  • They painted the fence.
  • She invited her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "transitive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transitivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคพเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช transitiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ transitif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั…ั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechodni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป–ๅ‹•่ฉžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transitif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transitivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geรงiลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋™์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™echodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prechodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ็‰ฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehodni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keรงirici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transitivo

Etymology

The term 'transitive' comes from the Latin word 'transitivus', which means 'passing over, crossing, or going beyond'. This Latin term is derived from 'transit', meaning 'to go across or pass over'. In the context of grammar, 'transitive' was first used in the early 19th century to describe verbs that conveyed actions affecting an object. The usage of the term has evolved to encompass various aspects of grammatical structure and linguistic study, relating to the relationship between verbs and their objects. Understanding transitive actions has been a fundamental aspect of linguistics, helping to explain how different languages structure their sentences and convey meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,114, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.