intransitive

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/, /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/

Adjective

intransitive (not comparable)

1. (grammar, of a verb) not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object

   The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often."

2. (rare) not transitive or passing further; kept; detained

   • And then it is for the image's sake and so far is intransitive; but whatever is paid more to the image is transitive and passes further.

Synonyms

• neuter

Antonyms

• transitive

Translations

• French: intransitif
• German: intransitiv
• Italian: intransitivo
• Portuguese: intransitivo
• Russian: неперехо́дный
• Spanish: intransitivo

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