essive

English

Etymology

Via Finnish essiivi from Latin esse.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɛsɪv/

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

Derived terms

Translations

the essive case

Estonian: olev (et), essiiv (et)
Finnish: essiivi (fi), olento (fi)
Georgian: ესივი (esivi)

Northern Sami: essiiva
Russian: эсси́вный паде́ж m (essívnyj padéž), эсси́в (ru) m (essív)

Anagrams

sieves

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