essive
/EH1 S IH0 V/adjective
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(grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
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(grammar, Indo-European linguistics) designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
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(rare) indicating a temporary state of being.
noun
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(grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case.
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