absolutive

UK /ˌæbsəˈluːtɪv/ US /ˌæbsəˈluːtɪv/
adj 2noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

Of or pertaining to the grammatical case prototypically used to indicate the sole argument of an intransitive verb, and the more patientive argument of a transitive verb.

2

Of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution; absolutory, absolving.

(1) Absolution: The speaker says the act was not what was understood, and that it did not occur as charged anyway. [...] His repeated denials should be viewed as an absolutive strategy in which the facts themselves are disputed, [...]

[...], the forgiving process is easier because the full cathartic effect, in all its absolutive power, comes into play after a heightened awareness of sinfulness.

noun

1

The absolutive case, or a phrase that uses it.

2

An uninflected verb form used to indicate another action performed by the subject of the principal verb.

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