accusatively
|ac-cu-sa-tive-ly|
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/əˈkjuːzətɪvli/
(accusative)
direct object case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accusatively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accusativus,' where 'accusare' meant 'to accuse.'
Historical Evolution
'accusativus' transformed into the Old French word 'accusatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accusative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to accusing,' but over time it evolved into its current grammatical meaning of 'related to the accusative case.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to the accusative case in grammar.
The word 'him' is used accusatively in the sentence 'I saw him.'
Synonyms
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