dative of purpose
English edit
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Noun edit
dative of purpose (plural datives of purpose)
- (Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose.
- The dative of purpose is rare in this type of writing.
- (uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.
- This poem is filled with datives of purpose.
Translations edit
dative case in its use to indicate purpose
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