essive

English

Etymology

Via Finnish essiivi from Latin esse.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛsɪv/
• Rhymes: -ɛsɪv

Adjective

essive (not comparable)

1. (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity
2. (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.

Noun

essive (plural essives)

1. (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case

Derived terms

• adessive
• essive-formal
• essive-modal
• inessive
• superessive

Translations

the essive case

• Estonian: olev (et), essiiv (et)
• Finnish: essiivi (fi), olento (fi)
• Georgian: ესივი (esivi)

• Hungarian: essivus
• Northern Sami: essiiva
• Russian: эсси́вный паде́ж m (essívnyj padéž), эсси́в (ru) m (essív)

Anagrams

• sieves