adessive

/əˈdesɪv, ˈædɛsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a type of grammatical case that expresses a location or position.

“The adessive case in some languages is used to indicate the location where an action is taking place.”

2. noun

A grammatical case that expresses a location or position.

“The adessive is one of the cases in the Finnish language that is used to indicate location or position.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • locative

Antonyms

  • allative
  • terminative