intransitive
/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/
Meanings
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grammatical term
A sentence or clause that does not have a clearly expressed subject receiving the action of the verb.
- "The sun rises."
- "Snow falls."
Pronunciation
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/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/
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Antonyms
transitive
Synonyms
neuter
Variants
List of all variants of intransitive that leads to same resultintransitive , intransitively , intransitiveness , intransitivenesses , intransitivities , intransitivity
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin 'intransitive' meaning 'not passing or going over'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'intransitive' is derived from the Latin word 'intransitivus', meaning 'not passing or going over'.
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Intransitive verbs are often used in passive voice sentences.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Transitive verbs: Verbs that take a direct object and convey an action from the subject to the object.
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Reflexive verbs: Verbs that cause the subject to act upon itself.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Intransitive verbs are commonly used in poetry and literature to create vivid imagery and convey emotion.
How to Memorize "intransitive"
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visualize
- Visualize a sentence without a clear subject receiving the action of the verb.
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associate
- Associate the term with sentences that do not have a clear subject.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the term 'intransitive' (I) and the first letter of the term 'transitive' (T) to remember the difference between the two.
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