Words Like TRANSITIVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to TRANSITIVE.

1 Alternative Words Similar to transitive

1 Intransitive Adjective      Antonym Words Like Intransitive

1 examples of transitive

1 a transitive verb, for example, he holds the book

10 definitions of transitive

1 Having the power of making a transit, or passage.
2 Effected by transference of signification.
3 Passing over to an object; expressing an action which is not limited to the agent or subject, but which requires an object to complete the sense.
4 a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical
5 designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning
6 Grammar Expressing an action carried from the subject to the object; requiring a direct object to complete meaning. Used of a verb or verb construction.
7 Characterized by or involving transition.
8 Logic & Mathematics Of or relating to a relationship between three elements such that if the relationship holds between the first and second elements and between the second and third elements, it necessarily holds between the first and third elements. Examples of transitive relationships are equality for numbers and divisibility for integers.
9 Grammar A transitive verb.
10 In Eskimo gram., noting the case expressing the subject of a transitive verb and the owner of an object. Also called subjective.
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