benefactive

English

adj
Definitions
  • (linguistics) Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the beneficiary of an action. Expressed in English as "on behalf of" or "on one's behalf."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin benefactus (benefited).

Origin

Latin

benefactus

Gloss

benefited

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