non-transitive
|non/tran/si/tive|
B2
/nɒnˈtræn.sɪ.tɪv/
not requiring a direct object
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-transitive' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'transitivus,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'ire' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'transitivus' transformed into the English word 'transitive,' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-transitive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not going across,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not requiring a direct object.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
In the sentence 'He sleeps,' the verb 'sleeps' is non-transitive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 04:25