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Semitransitive
Translation of "semitransitive" into Russian
semitransitive
Adjective
UK
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
US
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
semitransitive
more semitransitive Comp.
most semitransitive Super.
In some languages, a semitransitive verb can take an object but does not require one.
В некоторых языках полупереходный глагол может иметь объект, но не требует его.
Definitions
semitransitive
Noun
UK
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
US
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
A verb that is semitransitive, i.e., one that shows properties of both transitive and intransitive verbs.
In some Philippine languages, the verb ‘mag-luto’ is analysed as a semitransitive.
semitransitive
Adjective
UK
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
US
/ˌsɛmɪˈtrænzɪtɪv/
Partially transitive; having some characteristics of a transitive verb but not fully functioning as one.
In some languages, semitransitive verbs can take an object, but the object is not always necessary.