Meaning & Definition of word "Accusative"
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Accusative
/əˈkjuːzətɪv/
noun:
- 1. The grammatical case used to indicate the direct object of a transitive verb.
- Example: In the sentence 'She saw the dog', 'the dog' is in the accusative case.
- 2. A word or form in the accusative case.
- Example: In Latin, 'puellam' is the accusative form of 'puella', meaning 'girl'.
adjective:
- 1. Of or relating to the accusative case.
- Example: In German, the definite article changes when using the accusative case.
- 2. Indicating the direct object of a verb.
- Example: Accusative pronouns in English include 'me', 'him', and 'them'.
Etymology
From Latin 'accusativus', meaning 'to accuse, to call to account'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accusative case:
The grammatical case indicating the direct object.
in the accusative:
Referring to the state of being in the accusative case.
Related Words
nominative:
The case used for a noun or pronoun that is the subject of a verb.
dative:
The case used to indicate the indirect object of a verb.
Slang Meanings of accusative
Meaning: Get accused of something in a light-hearted way
Example Sentence: I feel like I'm in the accusative today, always getting blamed for everything!