Definitions For Absolutive

Noun

ABSOLUTIVE (plural ABSOLUTIVEs) (grammar) The absolutive grammatical case, or a phrase that uses it. (grammar) An uninflected verb form used to indicate another action performed by the subject of the principal verb.

Adjective

(not comparable) (grammar) Of or pertaining to the grammatical case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action. (rare) Of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution; absolutory, absolve, absolving.

Translations

Basque: absolutibo Dutch: absolutief French: absolutif, m Japanese: 絶対格 (zettaikaku)