absolutive
ab·so·lu·tiveGram. designating, of, or in the case that is shared by the direct object of a transitive verb and the subject of an intransitive verb in an ergative language
absolutive
adjective
In ergative languages, of or relating to the grammatical case of the subject of an intransitive verb and the object of a transitive verb.
noun
- The absolutive case.
- An absolutive inflection.
- A nominal having an absolutive form.
absolutive
Adjective
(comparative more absolutive, superlative most absolutive)
- (grammar) Of or pertaining to the grammatical case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action.
