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1Dative case — The dative case (abbreviated dat, or sometimes d when it is a core argument) is a grammatical case generally used to indicate the noun to whom something is given, as in George gave Jamie a drink . In general, the dative marks the indirect object… …
2Dative shift — Dative shifting is a grammatical process by which an oblique argument of a verb, usually one functioning as a recipient or a benefactive (roles often expressed by datives), is placed in the same grammatical role as a patient, increasing the… …
3Dative — Da tive, a. [L. dativus appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d {Date}.] 1. (Gram.) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective. [1913 Webster] 2.… …
4Dative executor — Dative Da tive, a. [L. dativus appropriate to giving, fr. dare to give. See 2d {Date}.] 1. (Gram.) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective. [1913 Webster] …
5Dative construction — The dative construction is a grammatical way of constructing a sentence, with the subject in the dative case and the direct object in the nominative case. A sentence is also said to be in dative construction if the subject and the object (direct… …
6dative of purpose — noun a) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose. The dative of purpose is rare in this type of writing. b) A specific use of the dative case in this way. This poem is filled with datives of purpose …
7dative — 1. adjective a) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective. b) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other… …
8dative — /deytiv/ A word derived from the Roman law, signifying appointed by public authority. Thus, in Scotland, an executor dative is an executor appointed by a court; corresponding or equivalent to an English administrator or administrator with the… …
9dative — /deytiv/ A word derived from the Roman law, signifying appointed by public authority. Thus, in Scotland, an executor dative is an executor appointed by a court; corresponding or equivalent to an English administrator or administrator with the… …
10dative — n. & adj. Gram. n. the case of nouns and pronouns (and words in grammatical agreement with them) indicating an indirect object or recipient. adj. of or in the dative. Derivatives: datival adj. dativally adv. Etymology: ME f. L (casus) dativus f.… …
