ESSIVE

Etymology

Adjective

essive (not comparable)

(grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity

(rare) indicating a temporary state of being.

Noun

essive (plural essives)

(grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case

Anagrams

• sieves

Source: Wiktionary



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