agentival
|a-gen-ti-val|
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/ˌeɪdʒənˈtaɪvəl/
related to an agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agentival' originates from the Latin word 'agens', meaning 'doing' or 'acting'.
Historical Evolution
'agens' transformed into the English word 'agent', and eventually led to the formation of the adjective 'agentival'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to an agent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an agent or agency.
The agentival role in the transaction was crucial.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 20:06