essive

/əˈsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an esse; (in grammar) used to form nouns indicating a place or position where something is done or experienced

“The essive form of the word is used to describe a place where an action occurs.”

2. noun

the form of a noun used to indicate a place or position where something is done or experienced

“The essive case is used to describe the location of an event.”

3. grammar

a grammatical case used to indicate a place or position where something is done or experienced

“The essive case is used in some languages to indicate the location of an event.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • locative

Antonyms

  • essive