dative

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪv/

Adjective

dative (not comparable)

1. (grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
2. (obsolete, legal) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
3. (obsolete, legal) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
4. (obsolete, legal) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.
5. (science) Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.

Translations

• French: datif
• German: Dativ, dativisch
• Italian: dativo
• Portuguese: dativo
• Russian: да́тельный
• Spanish: dativo

Translations

• Portuguese: dativo

Noun

dative (plural datives)

1. (grammar) The dative case.

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