essive

English

/ˈɛsɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- (be, exist).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁es-

Gloss

be, exist

Concept
Semantic Field

Miscellaneous function words

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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