essive

== English == === Etymology === From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɛsɪv/ Rhymes: -ɛsɪv === Adjective === essive (not comparable) (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity. (grammar, Indo-European linguistics) designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state. Synonym: stative (rare) indicating a temporary state of being. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === essive (plural essives) (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case. ==== Derived terms ==== adessive essive-formal essive-modal inessive superessive ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== fientive factitive === Anagrams === sieves