adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the essive case, or a word in that case.

Adjective

1. 1
   of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity. not-comparable
2. 2
   designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state. not-comparable
3. 3
   indicating a temporary state of being. not-comparable, rare

Synonyms

All synonyms

casenominativeprepositionalstative

Etymology

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

Related phrases

essive-formalessive-modalessive casegrammatical case

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