INTRANSITIVE Meaning and
Definition
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The term "intransitive" refers to a grammatical property of verbs that do not require a direct object to complete their meaning within a sentence. In other words, an intransitive verb does not transfer the action or its impact onto an object. Instead, it stands alone and expresses a complete thought or action.
Intransitive verbs are typically used to describe actions or states of being that do not involve a specific recipient or target. They convey actions performed by the subject without requiring any direct object to receive the action. For example, in sentences such as "He ran" or "She laughed," the verbs "ran" and "laughed" do not demand an object to complete their meaning.
Moreover, intransitive verbs often show movement or changes in state, such as "rise," "fall," "appear," or "disappear." They can also express emotions, like "cry" or "smile," or even cognitive processes like "think." It is important to note that while some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive based on their usage, the classification of a verb as transitive or intransitive is dependent on the specific context in which it is used in a sentence.
Understanding the distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs is crucial in constructing grammatically correct sentences as it helps to determine the appropriate usage of verbs and identify the relationship between subjects and objects within a sentence.
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In gram., denoting a verb whose action does not pass over to or affect an object-as, I sleep, I run, I stand.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of INTRANSITIVE
The word "intransitive" is derived from the Latin term "intransitivus", which is formed by combining the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "without" and the word "transitivus" meaning "transitive". "Transitivus" itself comes from the Latin verb "transire", which means "to go across" or "to pass". Therefore, "intransitive" can be understood as "not passing across" or "not going beyond". In linguistics, it refers to a verb that does not take a direct object.
Similar spelling words for INTRANSITIVE
- intransitivise,
- intransigence,
- intransitivity,
- intransigent,
- introvertive,
- intra vires,
- intravenous,
- intrusive,
- intransitivize,
- intrinsic,
- intransigency,
- intracutaneous,
- interactive,
- intrinsical,
- intransitiv,
- pseudo-intransitive,
- intransitively,
- intrusiveness.
