Definition of "absolutive" in İngilizce

adjective

1. (grammar) Of or pertaining to the grammatical case prototypically used to indicate the sole argument of an intransitive verb, and the more patientive argument of a transitive verb.

2. (rare) Of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution; absolutory, absolving.

   • The absolutive appeal is exemplified in two Nixon statements. […] Absolution is a posture designed to clear fully the accused party from any hint of wrongdoing. […]

noun

1. (grammar) The absolutive case, or a phrase that uses it.

2. (grammar) An uninflected verb form used to indicate another action performed by the subject of the principal verb.