Transitive Definition & Meaning
transitive
- adjective
- designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning
- noun
- a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
Words that rhyme with transitive
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does transitive mean?
- designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
- What part of speech is transitive?
- Transitive is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does transitive have?
- Transitive has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).