transitive
adjective/ˈtrænsɪtɪv/
Frequency rank: #16,368 most common English word
Meaning
Denoting a verb that requires or can take a direct object.
Example sentence
In English grammar, 'eat' is transitive because it can take a direct object.
Synonyms & related words
- object-taking
- relational
- direct
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